Official Statistics

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: standards report 2021 to 2022

Data report for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 9 February 2023

Applies to England

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AAA standards report 2021 to 2022

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AAA standards data 2021 to 2022

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Main findings

The report shows that from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022:

• approximately 274,800 men were offered screening, with 79.0% receiving a conclusive screen
• 1,794 aneurysms (aorta measuring more than or equal to 3.0cm) were found
• approximately 14,600 men were on surveillance during the year and approximately 22,300 surveillance scans were undertaken
• 753 men with large aneurysms (more than or equal to 5.5cm) were appropriately referred for surgery, that were suitable for intervention and did not decline