Local physicians in Kirkland are teaming up with a national awareness campaign to help stop a “silent killer.” Lake Washington Vascular and the Find the AAAnswers national awareness campaign will offer free health screenings Aug. 13 to detect a deadly vascular condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

AAA is a silent killer because it presents with no symptoms but there are more than one million people living with an undiagnosed AAA. It’s the third leading cause of sudden death in men over 60, but a simple ultrasound screening can detect it before it’s too late.

The free screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and advanced registration is required. To register call 206-290-2361.