Ultrasound Test Preparation
Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening
- Please wear a shirt that is open at the collar and short sleeved.
- No turtlenecks, please.
- You will be asked to get on an examination table and lie on your back. The technologist will be examining your neck.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Please wear a comfortable two-piece outfit of loose clothing.
- You must fast for four (4) hours prior to your screening.
- You may eat up to four (4) hours prior to your screening any meal should be a "light" (less than 1/2 of what you normally eat of non-gassy food).
- You may have 1/2 cup of coffee or tea during your fasting period and a moderate amount of water if you are thirsty.
- If you take medication, we ask that you take it as prescribed.
- If you are diabetic and are not comfortable fasting for four (4) hours, please limit yourself to a "diabetic meal" (piece of toast, 1 cup of any kind of juice and 1/2 cup coffee or tea). If you are in doubt, please follow your diabetic care plan.
- You will be asked to get on an examination table and lie on your back. The technologist will be examining your abdominal area.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
- Please wear a short sleeved shirt or blouse.
- Do not wear pantyhose.
- You will be asked to remove your socks and shoes.
- The technician will be placing blood pressure cuffs on your upper arms and ankles.
Osteoporosis Screening
- Please do not wear pantyhose.
- You will be asked to remove the shoe and sock from one foot.
- Your heel will be placed in a machine that measures bone mineral density.
ECG Test Preparations
Atrial Fibrilllation Heart Rhythm Screening
- Please do not wear pantyhose.
- You will be asked to roll up your sleeves and roll down your socks
- You will be asked to get on an examination table and lie on your back.
- The technologist will apply four single-use electrodes above your wrists and ankles.
