Important Words

An alphabetical list of words relating to AAA Screening, with explanations.

Aneurysms: Bulges in blood vessels.

AAA: This stands for Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Aorta: The main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body.

Artery: The blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.

High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood.

Ultrasound Scan: An ultrasound scan is a quick and painless test. The scan takes picture of the inside of your body using sound waves.