Joe Theismann is a spokesperson for Find the AAAnwers Coalition. Their goal is to help improve the lives of those who have, and those that are at-risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Hear his story. If you are at risk, call Futura Health Screening to schedule a screening. 425.398.7797 or toll free 866.486.4882
Think of your aorta as the workhorse of your circulatory system. It’s your largest artery, carrying oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The walls of your aorta are very elastic and can stretch and shrink back as needed to handle blood-flow demands. “But some health conditions can weaken your aortic wall, [...]
Physicians don’t order abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for most of qualified patients, a recent Mayo Clinic study concluded. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a condition in which the aorta in the abdomen becomes enlarged (an aneurysm) and can rupture; a life-threatening situation. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a one-time AAA ultrasound screening in men aged [...]
