Understanding FibroScan: A Modern Approach to Liver Health
Table of Contents What Is a FibroScan? Why FibroScan Matters FibroScan at STAR Hospitals Awareness about liver health is more important than ever now, with an increasing occurrence of lifestyle diseases and substance abuse problems on the rise. The liver is an organ that plays a crucial supportive role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification. What makes liver issues complicated is that many liver conditions progress quietly until serious damage has occurred. It is widely known that traditional methods like liver biopsy can assess damage, but they are invasive and carry risks. FibroScan provides a modern, non-invasive alternative. What Is a FibroScan? FibroScan is a specialised imaging test that measures liver stiffness and fat content using ultrasound-based transient elastography. It is painless, safe, and usually takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Know the following basic procedure of FibroScan: It does not involve needles or surgery. You may be asked to fast for a few ...