PREPARATION

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AAA, arterial legs, mesenteric/coeliac arteries:

 

Morning appointment:

• Fast from midnight the night before and please refrain from drinking any caffeine and fizzy drinks the day prior.

• If a diabetic on tablets, have no diabetic tablets in the morning but have a light breakfast. If a diabetic on insulin, follow your normal insulin regimen.

• Any medication that must be taken in the morning, please do so with a small sip of water only.

• No smoking the morning of the appointment.

 

Afternoon appointment:

• Fast for 6 hours prior to appointment time and please refrain from drinking any caffeine and fizzy drinks in the morning.

• Attempt to have a light breakfast.

• Any required medications during the fasting period please do take with a small sip of water only.

• No smoking on the day until after your appointment.

 

Renal arteries:

 

• These appointments are preferably booked in the morning.

• Fast from midnight the night before and please refrain from drinking any caffeine and fizzy drinks the day prior.

• If a diabetic on tablets, have no diabetic tablets in the morning but have a light breakfast. If a diabetic on insulin, follow your normal insulin regimen.

• No smoking the morning of the appointment.

• 1 hour prior to your appointment please drink 500mLs of water only (this may be passed, ie doesn't need to be held in).

 

Carotid, Transcranial, AV Fistula and any vein scans:

 

• Do not require any patient preparation.

 

ABIs:

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• Follow the fasting instructions for arterial legs.

• In addition, please wear loose fitting clothing that you will be comfortable walking on a treadmill for a short period of time in (if required).

• Footwear is not specific, as the exercise is performed without any footwear.