Radiology - Echo
Below you will find the specific preparations for a:
Liver - Gallbladder - Pancreas: empty stomach (do not eat, smoke or drink 6 hours before your examination)
Kidneys: doppler for hypertension: a light meal
Urinary passages: full bladder: drink 1 litre of water, 1 hour before your appointment
Aorta: do not eat
Male pelvis (endorectal echo if necessary): full bladder
Female pelvis (+ endovaginal echo if necessary): full bladder
Upper torso: empty stomach (do not eat, smoke or drink 6 hours before your examination)
Breasts: please bring along previous X-rays
Pregnancy: <13 weeks: full bladder