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NEW! Get screened for Fatty Liver Disease with Velacur Liver Ultrasound
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Understanding VELACUR Liver Ultrasound

This information was developed by the Publications Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). For more information about ASGE, visit www.asge.org.

This information is intended only to provide general guidance. It does not provide definitive medical advice. It is important that you consult your doctor about your specific condition.

Velacur is an ultrasound imaging tool that physicians use to measure liver stiffness and attenuation, the two leading indicators of fatty liver disease.

The Velacur procedure is painless, non-invasive and can be performed in 10 minutes, with results that can be reviewed immediately.

 

How do I get a liver assessment?

If you are experiencing symptoms including fatigue, unexplained weight loss, nausea, and abdominal pain or have a high risk of fatty liver disease, speak to your doctor about getting a liver exam.

How to prepare for your Velacur exam

1. Wear comfortable clothes

Wear clothes that can provide easy access to the right side of your rib cage, such as a shirt that can be pulled up. This will make it easy for the operator to perform the exam.

2. Fast for at least 4 hours

To optimize the accuracy of the examination, we recommend fasting for a minimum of 4 hours before your scheduled appointment.

Learn more about Vecular Liver Ultrasounds

PATIENT FORMS

OFFICE HOURS

Patient Education – Procedures

About Colonoscopy

Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure

Bowel Preparation

Capsule Endoscopy

Colon Cancer Screening

ERCP

Esophageal Dilation

Esophageal Testing or Manometry

Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

Therapeutic ERCP

Upper Endoscopy

Velacur Liver Ultrasound

Patient Education – Conditions

Crohn’s Disease

Barrett’s Esophagus

Diverticulosis

Fatty Liver Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)

Minor Rectal Bleeding

Colon Polyps and Their Treatment

Ulcerative Colitis

Important Reminder: This information is intended only to provide general guidance. It does not provide definitive medical advice. It is very important that you consult your doctor about your specific condition.

Since its found­­ing in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 11,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.

This patient education brochure was developed by the Publications Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. This information is the opinion of and provided by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

www.asge.org and www.screen4coloncancer.org