Carotid ultrasound

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How you prepare

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You can take the following steps to prepare for your appointment:

  • Call the day before the exam to confirm the time and location of the exam.
  • Wear a comfortable shirt with no collar or an open collar.
  • Don't wear a necklace or dangling earrings.

Unless your doctor or the radiology lab provides special instructions, you shouldn't need to make any other preparations.

References
  1. What is carotid ultrasound? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cu/. Accessed Sept. 28, 2012.
  2. Carotid ultrasound imaging. RadiologyInfo.org. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=us-carotid. Accessed Sept. 28, 2012.
  3. What is carotid artery disease? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/catd/. Accessed Oct. 5, 2012.
  4. Abdominal ultrasound. RadiologyInfo.org. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=abdominus. Accessed Sept. 28, 2012.
  5. What is peripheral arterial disease? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pad/. Accessed Oct. 8, 2012.
  6. Neurological diagnostic tests and procedures. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/misc/diagnostic_tests.htm. Accessed Oct. 8, 2012.
  7. Fulgham JR (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 26, 2012.
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