04/08/2025
Fatty liver disease, especially non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most serious yet silent health threats. Often developing without symptoms, it can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer if not detected early.
In this timely article, Dr. Sandhya Dhankhar, Director of Faith Diagnostics, highlights the growing prevalence of NAFLD and the critical role that ultrasound, particularly Resona I9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Powered by Next-Gen ZST+ Technology, can play in early detection, monitoring, and intervention.
Why this matters for India’s healthcare leaders.
NAFLD affects both non-drinkers and those with normal liver function Closely linked to diabetes, hypertension, and obesity conditions rising rapidly across India Early diagnosis through ultrasound enables timely intervention Reduces burden on tertiary care and improves long-term health outcomes
The Growing Threat of Fatty Liver in India
NAFLD is no longer rare. As lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity surge, more Indians are silently developing fat accumulation in the liver even without alcohol consumption.
Without early screening, fatty liver often goes undetected until it progresses to fibrosis, cirrhosis, or even hepatocellular carcinoma.
Ultrasound: A Game-Changer in Early Detection
Conventional ultrasound is already a gold-standard tool for liver screening. But when paired with elastography, it becomes a comprehensive non-invasive solution—helping clinicians visualize tissue stiffness, measure fat content, and assess fibrosis stage with ease.
How Resona I9 Delivers on Early Intervention
Resona I9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System is designed to combat fatty liver through:
ZST+ Technology for next-gen imaging precision USAT, HRI+, LTI for quantifying liver fat STE/STQ elastography for fibrosis and cirrhosis staging CEUS for evaluating focal liver lesions Fast, operator-friendly, and highly reproducible results within
minutes
Resona I9 empowers radiologists with a multi-parametric view of liver health, making it an indispensable tool in population-level screening and disease management.
Final Thought
As fatty liver becomes a public health crisis in India, early detection is key. By integrating advanced ultrasound systems like Resona I9 into preventive care protocols, clinicians can stay ahead of the disease, reduce long-term complications, and offer patients a better quality of life.
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How Ultrasound Can Combat the Silent Endemic of Fatty Liver in India