Patient Consultations: During you visit you will meet our team of Vascular Specialists.
Starting with check-in by our representatives at the front desk, we will collect some basic demographics and insurance information.
Once you are checked-in, one of our providers will confirm the order for your visit and one of our vascular technologists will prepare you for your ultrasound scan. Depending on their findings, this scan can take between 30-60 minutes. If this is your first visit with the Center for Vascular Medicine, we will most likely begin with either an ankle-brachial index (ABI). Depending on the results of your tests, you may be recommended for an ultrasound scan.
The ABI is a non-invasive diagnostic test performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. In this test, the technologist is comparing blood pressure in the arms to blood pressure in the legs to identify problems in the peripheral arteries.
Ultrasound is a safe and painless diagnostic tool for detecting vascular disease. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the skin to create an image of the vascular system.
After your scan, you will meet again with one of our skilled providers. In some offices, this will be a physician, in others this will be an advanced practice provider. Our providers will review your medical history and provide recommendations based on how these relate to your findings.
Preparing for your visit
Patient Consultations: During Your Visit You Will Meet Our Team of Venous & Vascular Specialists
Starting with check-in by our representatives at the front desk, we will collect some basic demographics and insurance information. Once you are checked-in, one of our providers will confirm the order for your visit and one of our vascular technologists will prepare you for your ultrasound scan. Depending on their findings, this scan can take between 30-60 minutes. Ultrasound is a safe and painless diagnostic tool for detecting vascular disease. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the skin to create an image of the vascular system.
After your scan, you will meet again with one of our skilled providers. In some offices, this will be a physician, in others this will be an advanced practice provider. Our providers will review your medical history and provide recommendations based on how these relate to your findings.
Preparing for Your Visit with Our Vascular Team
The day of your visit:
- You may have a light breakfast including the following:
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Foods Permitted |
Do Not Eat |
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Toast with butter or jelly |
Dairy products |
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Crackers |
Foods high in fiber |
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Eggs and ham |
Fruit and fruit juices |
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Tea and black coffee |
Muffins and bagels |
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Other clear liquids |
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Please wear loose-fitting clothing
