Ultrasound on the abdominal aorta
All information on this preventative check-up
Around 2% of all men between the ages of 65 and 75 develop an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. An aneurysm is a thickening of the artery that can rupture if it becomes too large. This usually does not cause any symptoms at first, so the person affected does not notice anything. An ultrasound of the abdominal aorta as an early detection screening offers the chance to detect an aneurysm at an early stage and treat it accordingly.
Men aged 65 and over are entitled to an ultrasound scan of the abdominal aorta. The reason for this is that the risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is higher in men in this age group than in women.
What happens during the examination:
What costs does SBK cover?
We cover the cost of a one-off ultrasound scan of the abdominal aorta for all men aged 65 and over.
All you have to do is show your SBK Healthcare Card, and we’ll do the rest.
How to get an ultrasound scan of the abdominal aorta:
The ultrasound examination can be performed by GPs, internists or urologists with the appropriate qualifications in ultrasound diagnostics. Make an appointment and have the examination performed.
Frequently asked questions about an ultrasound scan of the abdominal aorta
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