Vascular Studies

What to Expect

What to Do the Night Before

No special preparation, such as fasting or NPO (nothing by mouth) overnight is required. However, if you smoke, you should refrain from smoking for at least an hour before the test, as smoking causes blood vessels to constrict.

Diagnostic Tests Before the Procedure

None.

Scheduling/Registration Information

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Where the Procedure is Done

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Who Performs the Procedure

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Directions to the Hospital

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It is important to arrive at your scheduled time. Your procedure may not begin immediately due to varying lengths of procedures scheduled before your procedure. You will be updated as frequently as possible.

Preparing for the Procedure in the Hospital

• Description of IV, site preparations, and medications that may be administered - No intravenous line (IV) or medication is required for vascular studies. Whether or not you will need to remove any clothing will depend what part of the body is being studied. For the neck, your shirt or blouse should not have to be removed unless the neck opening is too tight for adequate exposure to the doppler transducer. If your legs are being studied, you will need to remove your pants and socks or stockings.
  
  
• Consent forms - A consent form is not necessary, but a physician's order is necessary.
  

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