Who should consider it
- Anyone with a family history of aneurysm, sudden cardiac death or aortic dissection
- Tall, long-limbed athletes, in whom connective tissue conditions are more common
- Athletes with unexplained calf, thigh or buttock pain on exertion that eases with rest
- Cyclists with a history of hip or groin pain and reduced power on one side
- Anyone returning to hard training after the age of 45
What we look for
In addition to the standard vascular screen, we assess the diameter of the aorta, look for popliteal artery entrapment and endofibrosis of the iliac artery, and measure ankle pressures before and after exercise where symptoms suggest it.
