All of our ultrasound screenings are non-invasive and painless, as is our 6-lead EKG for atrial fibrillation, also called irregular heartbeat. Even our blood screenings only require a simple finger-stick and a few drops of blood. Our screenings also require very little or no preparation. We try to make it as easy as possible for our customers to take control of their health. Check below to see if there’s anything you need to do before your screening.
Carotid artery disease (stroke)
•Wear a shirt that is open at the collar and short-
sleeved.
•Do not wear a turtleneck.
Atrial fibrillation (stroke)
•Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit consisting of
loose clothing.
•Do not wear tights.
•Do not wear a watch.
•Keep your mobile phone turned off.
•Do not wear lotion or oil.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
•Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit consisting of
loose clothing.
•Fast for 4 hours prior to your screening.
•Make sure that the meal you eat 4 hours prior to
your screening is a light one (less than 1/2 of
what you would normally eat of non-gassy food).
•If you are thirsty during your fasting period, you
may have 1/2 cup of coffee or tea and a
moderate amount of water.
•If you take medication, take it as prescribed.
•If you are diabetic and are not comfortable fasting
for 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.
Ankle-brachial index (peripheral arterial disease)
•Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit consisting of
loose clothing.
•Wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse.
•Do not wear tights.
Complete lipid panel (high cholesterol)
•Fast for 8 hours prior to your screening.
Glucose (type 2 diabetes)
•Fast for 8 hours prior to your screening.
Bone-mineral density (osteoporosis risk)
•Do not wear tights.
