An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakening and expansion of the aorta, the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. Large aneurysms are rare but can be very serious. Approximately 6,000 people in England and Wales die every year from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.
The NHS AAA screening programme aims to reduce aneurysm-related mortality through early detection, appropriate monitoring and treatment.
Men are six times more likely to have an aneurysm than women and the chances increase with age. We invite all men for screening during the year they turn 65. Men who have not previously been screened can self-refer. We offer screening in various venues across Hertfordshire.