Echocardiogram instructions
This PDF will tell you more about why you are having an echocardiogram, how to prepare (including what to wear), and the number to call if you have questions.
Echocardiogram instructions
Exercise stress echo instructions
This PDF will tell you more about why you are having this test, how to prepare (including what to wear), and what medications you should NOT TAKE the day of your test.
Exercise stress echo instructions
Exercise treadmill test (EKG) instructions
This PDF will tell you more about why you are having this test, how to prepare (including what to wear), and what medications you should NOT TAKE the day of your test.
Exercise treadmill test (EKG) instructions
Abdominal aorta and renal artery ultrasound instructions
This ultrasound test involves no needle sticks or intravenous catheters, BUT PREPARATION STARTS THE DAY BEFORE! It is also important that you take nothing by mouth for 8 hours prior to the test. The PDF linked below will tell you more about how to prepare, and who to call if you have questions.
Ultrasound instructions
Heart Catheterization
Please note that heart catheterization procedures are performed at Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute or Novant Health. Please remember to NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING after midnight before your procedure. If you are taking Eliquis, please stop taking it for two days before your procedure; you may restart taking it a day or two afterward.