ARTICLE 3: FibroScan – A Modern Liver Health Assessment
What is FibroScan?
FibroScan (transient elastography) is a non-invasive ultrasound-based tool that measures liver stiffness (fibrosis) and fat (steatosis)—a “liver check without needles.”
Who Should Get Tested:
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Those with suspected NAFLD/NASH, alcoholic liver disease, or chronic hepatitis
- Individuals with metabolic risk factors: obesity, diabetes, elevated liver enzymes
- For staging and monitoring liver disease
Validation & Accuracy:
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ACG journal (AJG) confirms high accuracy of FibroScan vs liver biopsy
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Lippincott research shows FibroScan is reliable across rib spaces
Result Interpretation:
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< 8 kPa: low risk of advanced fibrosis
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8–12 kPa: possible moderate-severe fibrosis.
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12 kPa: suggests advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis
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Steatosis assessed via CAP score
Advantages:
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Quick (<10 minutes), painless, no sedation
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Immediate clinical insights
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Ideal for monitoring liver status over time
Conclusion:
FibroScan provides precision liver health data without discomfort. Book your scan at GAMIT Clinic today.
💼 Why Choose GAMIT Clinic?
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All procedures led by board-certified GI specialists
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Protocols aligned with ACG, ASGE, and GI nursing standards
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Evidence-based care, personalized approach, trusted outcomes