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Abdominal
SCREENING THAT SAVES LIVES
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
A PREVENTABLE RUPTURE
AAA
THE #1 RECOMMENDATION FOR EARLY DETECTION OF AAA IS
ULTRASOUND SCREENING
AAA
NON-INVASIVE ULTRASOUND SCREENING FOR AAA IS
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- All men ages 65–80
- All women ages 65–80 with a history of smoking or heart disease
- Anyone aged 55+ who has a relative with a history of AAA
Ultrasound Of Normal vs Aortic Aneurysm
Early detection through ultrasound can help prevent life-threatening complications.
Abdominal aorta (A)
Normal Abdominal Aorta
- Normal vessel size
- Smooth blood flow
- Healthy artery wall
- No signs of aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm (B)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Higher rupture risk
- Requires medical assessment
- Enlarged artery
- Weak vessel wall
"Med Square Medical Centre can help you do the AAA ultrasound screening covered by OHIP."