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How to prepare for a Heart Screening

How to prepare for your Heart Screening.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time and bring your confirmation letter with you. This will help us process your information quickly and accurately.

Please review and follow the guidelines below to ensure the best quality heart screening results.
How to prepare for your screening:

• You will be required to remove all clothing from the waist up (including undergarments). Please wear a shirt that you can get in and out of easily. Gowns will be available for your privacy.
• You will be asked to take off your shoes.
• Remove any items that are metal. This includes metal hair barrettes, all jewelry, belts and watches.
• Wearing pantyhose is NOT recommended.
• Turn off your cell phone and any other electronic devices prior to entering the screening room.
• One parent/guardian will be allowed to accompany a minor into the screening room. Other family members will be asked to wait quietly outside. Any children in the waiting area must to be accompanied by an adult.
• Do not bring any pets into the screening center.
• Inform your technician if you have a pacemaker.

What to expect for your ECG screening:

• After you enter the screening room, the technician will take your blood pressure.
• You will be asked to remove all clothing (including undergarments) above your waist. Gowns are available for your privacy.
• You will then lie on your back on the screening table and be encouraged to relax.
• Ten (10) small stickers (electrodes) will be placed on your chest, arms and legs after the technician has cleaned these areas with alcohol wipes.
• The technician will run the ECG test and then remove the stickers (electrodes).
• After the stickers are removed, you can get dressed.
• The test does not hurt and takes only a few minutes.