Unexplained chronic abdominal pain, especially after meals. Unintentional weight loss related to food avoidance. Suspected atherosclerosis or clots in the intestinal blood vessels.

Is the scan painful? No, it is a completely non-invasive external ultrasound. Why is fasting required? To reduce bowel gas which can obscure the view of the arteries.

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Ensure optimal digestive health with our advanced Mesenteric Doppler scan. This specialized ultrasound detects chronic ischemia and blood flow restrictions in the SMA and celiac arteries accurately.

Scientific name: Mesenteric Artery Doppler Ultrasound

A non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure using ultrasound to evaluate blood flow in the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries, specifically designed to detect chronic mesenteric ischemia or arterial narrowing.

Mesenteric Artery Doppler Ultrasound - Advanced Mesenteric Blood Flow Check

Service type Doppler Ultrasound

Duration 30-45 minutes

Fasting 8-12 hours fasting

Included Services

Celiac Artery Imaging
Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Imaging
Detailed Medical Report

Medical Service Information

Purpose of the Procedure

Evaluate blood flow velocity and direction in intestinal arteries.
Diagnose narrowing or blockage of the mesenteric arteries.
Detect chronic ischemia causing post-prandial abdominal pain.

When is it Needed?

Unexplained chronic abdominal pain, especially after meals.
Unintentional weight loss related to food avoidance.
Suspected atherosclerosis or clots in the intestinal blood vessels.

FAQs

Is the scan painful? No, it is a completely non-invasive external ultrasound.
Why is fasting required? To reduce bowel gas which can obscure the view of the arteries.