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Private Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA Screening
An AAA Screening also known as an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound is a simple and painless procedure. Which involves a scan of your tummy area.
Performed by Specialist Doctors who provides you with a uniquely tailored assessment that will help identify concerns early. Gain peace of mind with Same-Day Results & feel confident in the care you receive.
£260
All Fees Inclusive
What's Included
No Referral Required
You do not require a referral before booking an appointment with our clinic — giving you back complete control of your health.
Same-Day Results
We aim to provide results to you on the day of your visit. Our Specialist Doctors will explain their findings during your ultrasound examination.
Full Digital Report
Following your appointment, a complete digital report of your Ultrasound examination will be emailed to you directly and securely.
High-Res Digital Images
In addition to the report, images of your scan will be sent for you to share with a healthcare specialist of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | AAA Screening?
The aorta is the largest artery in your body. It runs from your heart all the way down your abdomen, and it carries blood around your body from your heart.
Sometimes, the aorta develops a swelling, or a bulge called an aneurysm, which can be life-threatening if it’s not caught early.
Since an AAA very often causes no discomfort or obvious symptoms, it can remain undetected for a long time.
Our AAA screening service allows us to identify an AAA and monitor it from an early stage.
What are the benefits of AAA screening?
AAA screening puts you in control of what’s going on in your tummy.
If the scan identifies an AAA, you can monitor its progress and discuss surgical treatment options if there’s a risk of the aneurysm rupturing.
If no AAA is identified, then the screen gives you some reassurance and peace of mind.
When should I get checked for a Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
In England, AAA screening is routinely offered to men once they turn 65. This is because men aged 65 and over are most at risk of developing an AAA.
Others at an increased risk of an AAA include:
Men or women with a parent, child, or sibling who also has an AAA
Patients with high blood pressure
Smokers and ex-smokers
Men under the age of 65 and women are typically less likely to develop an AAA, but if you’re concerned and haven’t been offered a scan, you can request one.
How is an AAA Screening Performed?
The good news is that an AAA screen is a simple and painless procedure. All it involves is an ultrasound scan of your tummy area, which is similar to the scan a pregnant woman receives.
After the doctor or specialist gives you a chance to ask any questions you have, you simply lift up your top to expose your stomach.
The specialist applies a clear gel onto your skin and moves a handheld scanner over the area.
Images from the scanner are projected on a screen, and, from here, the specialist can measure the size of your AAA.
You’ll receive the results instantly, and the whole procedure only takes around 15 minutes.
If there’s a small AAA, you’ll be invited back for a yearly screen to monitor its growth.
If the AAA is larger, you’ll either be offered more frequent screens or advised to consider surgical treatment.
Surgery is usually only recommended to patients at risk of the AAA bursting.
Pre-examination Preparation
No significant preparation is required for this test.
What happens after the exam?
There is no particular type of care required after a Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | AAA Screening ultrasound. You may resume your regular diet and daily activities unless your doctor advises you differently.
There are no confirmed adverse biological effects on patients or instrument operators caused by exposures to ultrasound at the intensity levels used in diagnostic ultrasound.
But depending on your particular results, the doctor may give you additional or alternative instructions after the procedure.
How does Harley Street Ultrasound work with the National Health Service?
Many of our patients are concerned that if they come to us for an ultrasound, they won’t be able to go back to public health. That simply is not the case.
Our goal is to give you answers as quickly as possible and get you on the right treatment path fast – no strings attached.
When you come to us, you will be seen by a qualified specialist who can determine if your situation is serious or not that same day.
We don’t want you to wait weeks on end for an appointment because every minute counts when it comes to something as important as your health.
If your situation is serious, our specialist will write to your doctor on the NHS advising them that you need an urgent appointment.
Registered & Regulated
Our team are fully registered and regulated for practice in the United Kingdom. Our patients should expect nothing less.
Meet OurTeam of Specialists
The team at Harley Street Ultrasound Group is made up of Specialist Consultants and Specialist Sonographers you can rely upon. They are among the best in the industry.
This is backed up with a full range of qualifications and accreditations. All of our specialists are fully registered with all applicable medical regulatory bodies.
Seamless, Secure,At your fingertips
We can provide scan images directly to your smartphone, often on the same day following your appointment. Gain the peace of mind and insight you need, without delay.
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