Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Understanding My Results
Understanding your results and what happens next.
Your Results
When Will I Get My Results?
You will get your results straight away at your appointment. The health professional will explain what your results mean for you.
What Will My Results Show?
Your test results will show 1 of 4 possible results:
- No Aneurysm
- Small Aneurysm
- Medium Aneurysm
- Large Aneurysm
No Aneurysm
No Aneurysm Found
If no aneurysm is found, this means you will not need any treatment or further check ups.
Small Aneurysm
Small Aneurysm Found
A small aneurysm is not usually serious.
What Happens Next?
It should be checked once a year to see if it has grown. You will be sent a letter with your next screening appointment.
You Have a Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysym
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Medium Aneurysm
Medium Aneurysm Found
A medium aneurysm can be serious.
What Happens Next?
It should be checked every 3 months to see if it has grown. You will be sent a letter with your next screening appointment.
You Have a Medium Abdominal Aortic Aneurysym
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Large Aneurysm
Large Aneurysm Found
You will need to see a specialist if you have a large aneurysm. You will be sent a letter with an appointment to see the specialist.
What Happens Next?
The specialist will ask you about your medical history. They will examine your abdomen. You may get more tests or an x-ray.
What Treatment Will I Receive?
The specialist will explain what treatment you will get and explain any risks.
You Have a Large Abdominal Aortic Aneurysym
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