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.
The use of ultrasound testing which uses sound waves to image and make a picture of the intra-abdominal organs including the gallbladder. An abdominal X-ray, which may show evidence of gallbladder disease, such as gallstones. A computed tomography (CT) scan constructs a detailed X-ray images of the abdominal organs. A HIDA scan.