Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SS
0121 424 3612
0121 424 1200
07860042473 (Text Only)
If you have received a text from us to confirm your appointment, you can text back (07860042473) to confirm or rearrange. This number is not able to receive telephone calls. If you would like to speak to us, please call our offices at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital on 0121 424 3612 or 0121 424 1200.
Results and Next Steps
Understanding your AAA screening result
You will usually be told your result straight away at your appointment.
There are four possible results, and we will clearly explain what yours means and what happens next.
In rare cases, we may not be able to clearly see your aorta during your scan.
You will be offered another appointment to repeat the scan
No aneurysm found
What this means:
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Your aorta is within the normal range (less than 3cm)
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You do not have an abdominal aortic aneurysm
What happens next:
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No treatment or further scans are needed
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You will not be invited again for AAA screening
What you can do:
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Keep healthy (for example: stop smoking, stay active, manage blood pressure)
Small Aneurysms
What this means:
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A small swelling has been found in your aorta
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This is not usually dangerous, but it should be monitored
What happens next:
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You will be invited for a scan once a year to check for any changes [nationalsc...log.gov.uk]
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Your GP will be informed of your result
Support and advice:
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We may offer advice on:
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Blood pressure
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Cholesterol
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Smoking cessation
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You will also be offered a Nurse Assessment Appointment where you will meet with a Vascular Nurse Specialist to discuss your aneurysm and the next steps as well as discussing health optimisation.
Medium Aneurysms
What this means:
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Your aneurysm is larger and needs closer monitoring
What happens next:
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You will be invited for a scan every 3 months
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You may be referred to a specialist nurse for further advice
Support and advice:
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You may be advised to see a Vascular Nurse Specialist again to:
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Review medications
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Manage cardiovascular risk factors
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Large aneurysm (5.5cm or above)
What this means:
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Your aneurysm is large and may need treatment
What happens next:
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You will be referred urgently to a specialist vascular team [gov.uk]
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You will have further tests and discussions about treatment options
Important:
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Treatment is often very effective, especially when planned early