Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, also referred to as an EGD or an upper endoscopy, is offered at Mercy to provide a direct examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, can be a primary diagnostic tool for certain neurological disorders including epilepsy, seizures, headaches or strokes.

The cardiologists of The Heart Center at Mercy use echocardiogram tests in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.

Mercy's vascular specialists in Baltimore provide a variety of tests including duplex ultrasound for kidney dialysis patients.

Duodenal aspirate cultures are used to identify infections in the small bowel by collecting a small sample of fluid from the small intestine.

Double balloon endoscopy is used at Mercy Medical Center to examine parts of the small intestines that cannot be viewed with an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy.

When patients have abdominal discomfort, a disaccharidase analysis may help explain the cause of symptoms when other tests are inconclusive.

Radiologists at The Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging at Mercy offer advanced technologies for breast cancer detection, including diagnostic 3D mammography (tomosynthesis).

Mercy's certified dietitians offer nutrition education for patients experiencing a range of health concerns, including diabetes, cancer and high-risk pregnancy, as well as those undergoing weight loss surgery.

Pain management specialists treat patients in the comfortable suites of the state-of-the-art Mary Catherine Bunting Center.