Important words
An alphabetical list of words used in AAA screening, with explanations.
- Aneurysms: Bulges in blood vessels.
- AAA: This stands for Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- Aorta: The main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body.
- Artery: The blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
- High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood.
- Ultrasound Scan: An ultrasound scan is a quick and painless test. The scan takes picture of the inside of your body using sound waves.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening (Easy Read)
