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.
An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Sometimes a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such as a kidney ultrasound.bdominal ultrasound is done to: 1  Find the cause of abdominal pain. 2  Find, measure, or monitor an aneurysm in the aorta. 3  An aneurysm may cause a large, pulsing lump in the abdomen. 4  Check the size, shape, and position of the liver.