During her doctoral research, Esther Maas investigated the use of new ultrasound techniques to image dangerous aortic aneurysms for patient-specific care. An aneurysm is a dangerous vascular ...

Ultrasound can detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) before they are likely to rupture. However, it is unclear whether the overall benefits of screening for AAAs outweigh the potential harms.

A MAN whose life was saved thanks to a lesser-know NHS screening test is urging others to take up their appointment.

Between 2% and 8% of adults have abdominal aortic aneurysms, but they are most common among older male smokers. Men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked should undergo a one-time ultrasound ...