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Interested in checking for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

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Ten-minute scan that can save lives of men over 65: Ruptured arteries kill thousands of older men - but there's a simple way to spot the danger

Please google aaa.screening.nhs.uk!

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sindy

how do i put myself forward for this test?

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Hello,

Speak to your GP, your GP may have the facility or give you a phone number for you to call.

OR

aaa.screening.nhs.uk/questi....

Answer for question one will take you to a England map, you can select your area where you live to get contact details to book and appointment, to book an appointment you need a NHS number!

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bobski1

I didn`t know this test existed ,thanks for the info as I`m due to see my doc very soon.

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