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.
YOUR APPOINTMENT
You have been invited for a free NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening scan.
This is a quick, simple and painless ultrasound scan that checks if there is a swelling in your aorta (the main blood vessel in your abdomen). Most scans take less than 10 minutes.
Appointments are held at local clinics across the Central England area, including:
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GP surgeries
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Primary Care Centres
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Hospital Outpatient Departments
Please check your appointment letter for your exact location, date and time
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ARRIVE AT CLINIC
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Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment time
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Screening is usually carried out at local GP surgeries, health centres or hospitals
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The scan itself takes around 10 minutes
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Please allow 15–20 minutes in total for your visit
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THE SCAN
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You will be asked to lie down on an examination couch
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A small amount of gel is placed on your abdomen
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A handheld scanner is moved gently over your stomach
The scan:
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✅ Does not hurt
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✅ Does not involve needles
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✅ Takes around 10 minutes
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YOUR RESULT
You will usually receive your result immediately:
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Normal result – no further action needed
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Small or medium aneurysm – you will be invited for regular monitoring
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Large aneurysm – you will be referred to a specialist team for further care
Screening helps detect problems early, often before symptoms develoP
How to Prepare for your Appointment
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You can eat and drink as normal
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Wear loose, comfortable clothing
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You may be asked to lift or loosen clothing around your abdomen for the scan