AAA screening is a simple ultrasound test free of charge to all men in the year they turn 65.
Screening is offered to detect dangerous swellings of the aorta – the primary blood vessel connecting the heart to the rest of the body. AAAs are most common in men over 65.
Men over 65 who have not previously been screened or diagnosed with an abdominal aneurysm can request a scan by contacting the Programme on 01384 321125.
Read more here: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening – NHS