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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Understanding My Results
Understanding your results and what happens next.
Your Results
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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.
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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
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No Aneurysm Found
If no aneurysm is found, this means you will not need any treatment or further check ups.
Small Aneurysm
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Small Aneurysm Found
A small aneurysm is not usually serious.
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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
(Easy Read Guide)
Medium Aneurysm
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Medium Aneurysm Found
A medium aneurysm can be serious.
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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
(Easy Read Guide)
Large Aneurysm
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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.
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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.
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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
(Easy Read Guide)