What should I expect at an aortic ultrasound?

I’m due for an aortic ultrasound soon, as part of a screening program. What can I expect? How much clothing is removed? A friend of mine just had to take off his t-shirt. Another one claimed he had to unzip his jeans and pull down underwear to his pubes.

I’m due for an aortic ultrasound soon, as part of a screening program. What can I expect? How much clothing is removed? A friend of mine just had to take off his t-shirt. Another one claimed he had to unzip his jeans and pull down underwear to his pubes.

I think your friends might have answered your question.

I don't know if I can help you much. I've had three of them done. My doctor has one taken every two years.But anyway I've never had to do anything other than remove my shirt. I suppose this depends on who is doing it. Once I had a iv put in so the tech could inject some dye to see something better. But it was not a big deal my thoughts on this are if it is your heart. It is probably important enough to get it done. It takes maybe an hour and is painless.