A quick, painless 15-minute abdominal aortic aneurysm screening performed at your home in Saco by an ARDMS-certified cardiovascular sonographer. We measure the diameter of your abdominal aorta to detect aneurysms before they become life-threatening — the same hospital-grade imaging, without the hospital. Board-certified cardiologist report delivered within 24–48 hours.
Clinical Indications
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a focused ultrasound of the largest artery in your body — the aorta — as it passes through your abdomen. An aneurysm is a dangerous bulge in the aortic wall that can expand silently over years and rupture without warning. A ruptured AAA is fatal in up to 80% of cases. The scan is quick — approximately 15 minutes — painless, and requires no preparation. If you are a man over 65, have a history of smoking, or have a family history of aortic aneurysm, screening is strongly recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
AAA rarely produces symptoms until it reaches a dangerous size or ruptures. Patients occasionally report deep abdominal pain, back pain, or a pulsating sensation near the navel, but most aneurysms are discovered incidentally or through proactive screening. Risk factors beyond age and smoking include high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, family history of aneurysm, and connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome. Women with a smoking history are also at elevated risk. Early detection through screening allows for monitoring and planned intervention — a stark contrast to emergency surgery after rupture.
Saco residents have limited options for AAA screening without entering the hospital system. The nearest hospital-based labs are at Southern Maine Health Care (Biddeford) — both requiring a physician referral, insurance pre-authorization, and often a multi-week wait for scheduling.
What We're Looking For
Measures the width of your abdominal aorta. Normal is under 3 cm. An aneurysm is diagnosed at 3 cm or greater, with surgical referral typically considered above 5.5 cm.
Identifies whether an aneurysm is fusiform (symmetrical widening) or saccular (bulging on one side). Shape influences rupture risk and treatment decisions.
For known aneurysms, serial ultrasound tracks growth over time. Rapid expansion (>0.5 cm in 6 months) accelerates the timeline for intervention.
Detects blood clot formation along the aneurysm wall. Thrombus can embolize to the legs or indicate an unstable aneurysm.
Evaluates whether the aneurysm extends into the iliac arteries below the aorta — a finding that changes surgical planning.
Assesses the relationship of the aneurysm to the renal arteries and other branches, which determines whether endovascular repair is feasible.
Why BlackPoint
Saco residents have limited options for AAA screening without entering the hospital system. The nearest hospital-based labs are at Southern Maine Health Care (Biddeford) — both requiring a physician referral, insurance pre-authorization, and often a multi-week wait for scheduling.
BlackPoint is different. You book directly — no referral, no insurance friction. Our sonographer, Emanuel Papadakis, RDCS, RVT, performs every scan personally with twenty years of cardiovascular imaging experience. He arrives at your home in Saco with a Mindray diagnostic ultrasound system — the same platform used in accredited hospital labs — and performs a comprehensive AAA screening in approximately 15 minutes.
Every study is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist who delivers a written clinical report in plain language within 24–48 hours. The cost is $397 flat — no surprise bills, no facility charges, no insurance games. HSA and FSA accepted.
How It Works
Choose your scan and pick a time. No physician referral needed. Same-week appointments typically available for Saco.
Emanuel, RDCS, RVT, arrives with a Mindray diagnostic ultrasound system. The scan takes approximately 15 minutes and is completely painless — no needles, no radiation, no preparation required.
A board-certified cardiologist reviews your images and delivers a detailed, plain-language report. Clear findings, clear next steps.
Is This Scan Right For You?
You do not need to be symptomatic to benefit from an AAA screening. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms produce no symptoms until they rupture. Consider scheduling if any of the following apply to you:
Local Coverage · York County
BlackPoint provides mobile AAA screenings throughout the Saco corridor and surrounding York County communities. Year-round and seasonal residents welcome.
Full Service Menu
In addition to AAA screening, BlackPoint offers a full range of cardiovascular and vascular ultrasound screenings — all mobile, all $397, all cardiologist-reviewed.
Heart ultrasound — evaluates pumping strength, valve function, and chamber size.
Stroke risk assessment — evaluates plaque and stenosis in the arteries supplying your brain.
DVT and venous insufficiency screening from groin to calf.
Peripheral artery disease screening — evaluates circulation in your legs.
Blood flow to kidneys — critical for patients with resistant hypertension or diabetes.
Learn More
Understanding AAA — what causes it, who’s at risk, and why screening saves lives.
A guide to AAA screening guidelines and what to expect during the ultrasound.
Understand the numbers, abbreviations, and findings in your cardiologist report.
Fully mobile to Saco and York County. No referral. $397 per scan, all-inclusive. Cardiologist-reviewed results in 24–48 hours.
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