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 âupper EUSâ refers to an esophagogastroduodenoscopy with ultrasound. In this test, the doctor can visualize the esophagus, mediastinum, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, spleen, adrenal glands, parts of the kidneys and all surrounding lymph nodes.n EUS, the endoscope also has an ultrasound transducer tip on it. With this specialized scope, not only can the doctor visualize the lining of the digestive tract endoscopically, but using high-frequency sound waves, can also produce highly detailed images of the musculature and surrounding structures and organs.