April 03 2026

Men urged to attend for potentially life-saving screening AAA test

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal condition which can particularly affect older men, but can be detected with a ultrasound screening test. Most people with an AAA don’t have any symptoms, which is why attending screening is so important. Men over 65 who have not been screened before can request an appointment on 028 9615 1212. The risk of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm can also increase if: • You smoke •Have high blood pressure •Your brother, sister or parent has, or has had AAA