Did you recently schedule an echocardiography test? If this is your first cardiac echo, take a look at what you need to know about the exam day and pre-procedure prep.
Why Do You Need an Echo?
The first prep step is to understand why you need this diagnostic imaging test. Medical providers use the echo to create a picture of the heart and its structure. This allows the doctor to measure the heart wall thickness and view how the heart moves.…
Having to go to the doctor’s office can be made more enjoyable if you’re prepared for the situation. When you do the following things, you make the visit easier and more calming, whether you are going by yourself or you have little ones with you.
Have small snacks
You never know how long your wait in the doctor’s office will be. If the doctor is behind on patients due to extenuating circumstances (such as a medical emergency), you don’t want to be left hungry and have your blood sugar drop.…
If you’ve been dealing with allergy symptoms, but you’re not sure what you’re allergic to, it’s time for testing. If you’re like most people, COVID-19 has you avoiding doctor’s offices. You might be worried that visiting the doctor’s office may put you in contact with someone who’s carrying the virus. If that’s the case, you need to consider at-home allergy testing. These are tests that you can administer right in your own home.…
