What is included
- Ultrasound of the abdominal aorta, to look for an aneurysm
- Duplex ultrasound of the carotid arteries in the neck, the leading cause of stroke
- Ankle brachial pressure index, measuring the circulation to your legs
- Blood pressure and a review of your risk factors
- A discussion of what the results mean, with a consultant on hand
What to expect on the day
You stay fully clothed apart from lifting your shirt for the abdominal scan. A warm gel is applied and the ultrasound probe rests on your skin. Nothing is injected and nothing hurts.
The scanning takes around 15 minutes. Allow roughly 45 minutes in total for arrival, the scan and your results.
Vascular screening is covered by most Irish health insurance plans once you have a referral letter from your GP. Please check the details of your own policy with your insurer.
