Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

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Beginning January 1, 2007, recently passed legislation includes Medicare patient coverage of a one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).

What an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Is

This ultrasound shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 4.8 cm in diameter.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a vascular disease with life-threatening implications. If you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm or have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime, you are considered at risk. Ultrasound is an accurate screening tool for abdominal aortic aneurysms. It is painless, safe, and quick.

Invision Sally Jobe offers AAA screening exams at several of our outpatient centers in the South Denver Metro area of Colorado.



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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening at Invision Sally Jobe in Denver