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Aorta ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound, once
A choice to make with a professional
How to get it
1
Talk to a doctor or nurse practitioner about it. They can explain the advantages and disadvantages to help you decide.
2
If you don’t have a family doctor, you can go through the Primary Care Access Point (GAP), online or by calling 811 and choosing option 3.
3
If you decide to be screened, ask them to request the ultrasound.
What to say
“Hello, I’d like to talk to a doctor or nurse practitioner about being screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
What it’s like
It’s an abdominal ultrasound that looks at the aorta, the body’s largest artery, which carries blood from the heart through the abdomen to the legs. The exam only takes a few minutes and has no side effects.
The details
Who it’s for
For men aged 65 to 80, whether or not they ever smoked, a single ultrasound is recommended; a health professional can go over the benefits and drawbacks to help you decide.
Cost
Not stated on the official page; ask when you book