Czechia has introduced a pilot screening programme to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms at an early stage, following recommendations from European experts.
The new screening programme, which began on 1 January, targets men between the ages of 65 and 67. Its objectives are to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) early, save lives, and collect essential data to improve national health statistics. Current information on many cases in the country remains insufficient.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens when the wall of the body’s main artery becomes weak and slowly bulges out. If it bursts, it can lead to heavy internal bleeding. At that point, symptoms like severe pain and collapse may occur, and the situation can be life-threatening.
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