Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your screening time.

Preparation needed for your Stroke / Carotid Artery Disease Screening:

• Please wear a shirt with a loose collar. No turtlenecks please.

• We will be examining your Carotid Arteries which run up each side of your neck.

Preparation for your Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening:

• Please wear a loose fitting two-piece clothing item. You will be asked to lie on a table and raise your shirt so that we can examine your abdominal area.

• Please fast for four hours prior to your screening. Coffee, tea, and water are acceptable in moderation.

• Please refrain from eating a heavy and greasy meal prior to fasting.

• Please continue to take all medications as prescribed by your doctor.

• If you are diabetic and cannot fast for four hours please limit yourself to a light “diabetic meal” such as a piece of toast and glass of juice. However, do not push your limits. If you have questions please follow your care plan as prescribed by your doctor.

Preparation for your Peripheral Artery Disease & Arterial Stiffness Screening:

• Please wear a short sleeve shirt and do not wear pantyhose.

• We will be using blood pressure cuffs on both your arms and ankles.

Preparation for your Osteoporosis Screening:

• Please do not wear pantyhose.

• We will ask that you remove one shoe and sock so we may evaluate your heel bone density using an ultrasound bone densitometer.