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.
Pancreatic ultrasound. 1  It has always been difficult to obtain adequate images of the pancreas but ultrasound can be a good technique. 2  Ultrasound is often used in the initial diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.The primary investigation is usually an ultrasound scan of the liver, bile duct and pancreas.