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Metabolic Support Imaging: Beyond the Scale

Heart health is a systemic issue. We focus on the organs (Liver, Kidneys, and Vascular tree) that drive your metabolism to identify the "silent" markers of metabolic stress that standard blood tests often miss.

Hepatobiliary (HBS) Scan: The Metabolic Engine

The liver is your primary site for glucose and lipid processing. Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is often the first sign of insulin resistance. Our HBS scans visualize fatty infiltration (steatosis) and structural changes, allowing for intervention long before it leads to permanent scarring or heart complications.

Healthy Liver Smooth Texture Steatosis (Fatty) Bright Echogenicity Metabolic Screen

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT)

The CIMT scan is one of our most proactive metabolic markers. It measures the thickness of the inner layers of the carotid arteries in the neck. Even without a visible blockage, a thickened "Intima-Media" layer indicates that your arteries are aging faster than your chronological age—often due to chronic insulin or cholesterol stress.

Intima-Media Layer (Measuring Thickness) CIMT: A Marker of Vascular Aging

Renal (KUB) & Kidney Doppler

High blood sugar and chronic pressure place immense strain on the kidneys' delicate filtration system. We utilize a Kidney & Urinary Bladder (KUB) scan combined with Doppler visualization to assess the structural integrity of the kidneys.

While the KUB scan identifies stones, cysts, or structural changes, the Doppler component allows us to observe the vascular perfusion within the kidney tissue. This helps Dr. Gerald identify early signs of kidney strain caused by metabolic imbalance before it affects your long-term renal function.

Renal Perfusion Assessing Tissue Blood Flow Detecting Early Vascular Strain

Comprehensive Ultrasound Directory

A Healing Heart Medical Clinic provides a full-scale diagnostic suite. Every scan is performed by professionals with clinical precision and interpreted with a focus on total health correlation.

Metabolic & Internal
  • • Hepatobiliary System (HBS)
  • • Shearwave Elastography (Liver Stiffness)
  • • Whole Abdomen (Inc. Kidneys)
  • • Kidneys & Urinary Bladder (KUB)
  • • Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm Screen
  • • Pancreas, Spleen & Gallbladder
Vascular & Head/Neck
  • • Carotid Doppler (Bilateral)
  • • DVT Screening (Limb)
  • • Thyroid Assessment
  • • Submandibular & Parotid Glands
  • • Neck Soft Tissue
  • • Lumps and Bumps (Small Parts)
Men’s & Women’s Health
  • • US Breast (Bilateral)
  • • Pelvis (Transabdominal / Transvaginal)
  • • Follicular Study
  • • Prostate (Transabdominal / Transrectal)
  • • Scrotum / Testes (inc. Doppler)
  • • Combined Health Screening Sets

Clinical Note: We offer combined screening protocols such as US Breast + Pelvis + Thyroid or US Abdomen + Prostate + Testes for efficient, total health audits. Enquire at the clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

When you eat, your gallbladder contracts to release bile and your intestines fill with gas. Fasting for 6 to 8 hours ensures the gallbladder is distended and gas is minimized, providing Dr. Gerald with the clearest possible "window" to see your liver, pancreas, and kidneys.

Yes. A Doppler is like checking if a pipe is fully clogged. A CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) is like checking if the pipe walls are starting to rust. For metabolic health, we want to catch the "rusting" (wall thickening) early so we can prevent the clog from ever happening.

It provides a "Stiffness Score." A soft liver is healthy; a stiff liver indicates Fibrosis (scarring). This advanced technology allows us to monitor the success of your metabolic plan by seeing if your liver tissue is becoming healthier and more elastic over time.

Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, making it incredibly safe for repeated monitoring. There is no downtime; you can eat, drive, and return to your normal schedule immediately after your appointment.

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