A risk of coronary artery disease can be diagnosed through routine checkups. A blood test can indicate high levels of cholesterol. A check of blood pressure can reveal unhealthy levels. The presence of common symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath can also point to the presence of the condition.
An ultrasound uses soundwaves to create a picture of the inside of your body. An ultrasound of your abdomen will show the pancreas and the surrounding area, including your liver. It can show if a tumour is present and its size.You will lie on your back for the procedure.
July 5, scan shows pseudocyst between what is left of my stomach and pancreas. July 12, two stents put in to drain pseudocyst, pain on left side reduced. Dec. 6, results of last scan, 10 mm and 6mm mets to liver, 3 small mets to lungs. March 25, folfirinox is working but bad reaction to oxaliplatin.