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Health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Wakayama

A test that measures arterial stiffness and degree of blockage to assess the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction

What Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test can reveal & when to get it

This test measures arterial stiffness (CAVI/PWV) and the degree of arterial narrowing or blockage (ABI) to assess the progression of arteriosclerosis. By simultaneously measuring blood pressure and pulse waves in the arms and legs, it provides an indication of your vascular age.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Degree of arteriosclerosis progression
  • Vascular age
  • Peripheral artery disease (blockage in the blood vessels of the legs)

When to consider this test

Particularly useful for individuals with risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, or obesity. There is no age restriction, and the test can serve as a starting point for reviewing and improving lifestyle habits.

Screening interval: Elective (opt-in) screening. Those with risk factors should consult their physician, with approximately once a year as a general guideline.

Benefits

  • ○Painless and quick — assesses vascular condition in a short time
  • ○Results are easy to understand, presented as a vascular age
  • ○Provides motivation for lifestyle improvement

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Measured values can fluctuate depending on blood pressure and physical condition at the time of testing
  • !Imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT may be required for a definitive diagnosis
  • !Results should be interpreted together with other risk factors

Facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Wakayama

社会医療法人黎明会　和歌山 健診クリニック・キタデのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

社会医療法人黎明会　和歌山 健診クリニック・キタデ

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市七番丁26-1　モンティグレ２F

和歌山市駅よりバスにて約5分（ダイワロイネットホテル和歌山モンティグレ2F）

診療所ドック学会全衛連会員
動脈硬化胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー心電図+5
脳ドックレディースドック（婦人科健診）プレミアムドック
小池クリニックのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

小池クリニック

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市太田二丁目13-25　ヒロメディカルセンター

和歌山駅東口より徒歩3分)のヒロメディカルセンタ

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3
土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
レディースドック（婦人科受診オプションあり）
日本赤十字社和歌山医療センターのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

日本赤十字社和歌山医療センター

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市小松原通4-20

JR和歌山駅または南海電鉄和歌山市駅よりバスで約20分（「日赤医療センター前」下車）

病院ドック学会健保連契約
PETマンモグラフィー胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー乳腺エコー+9
Web予約可駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドック肺がんドックPET-CTドック
社会医療法人黎明会　健診センター・キタデのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

社会医療法人黎明会　健診センター・キタデ

和歌山県 御坊市湯川町財部733-1

〒644-0011 和歌山県御坊市湯川町財部733-1（メディカル＆フィットネス・アクオ2階）

健保連契約全衛連会員
動脈硬化マンモグラフィー心電図脳MRICT眼底検査
脳ドックレディースデイ（レディース健診）プレミアムドック

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Wakayama

Electrocardiogram (ECG)6Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)4Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)4Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)4MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)4Brain MRI (Brain Dock)4

Frequently asked questions about Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Wakayama

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Wakayama?
Wakayama has 6 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 5 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test detect?
This test measures arterial stiffness (CAVI/PWV) and the degree of arterial narrowing or blockage (ABI) to assess the progression of arteriosclerosis. By simultaneously measuring blood pressure and pulse waves in the arms and legs, it provides an indication of your vascular age. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Degree of arteriosclerosis progression, Vascular age, Peripheral artery disease (blockage in the blood vessels of the legs).
Who should get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, and how often?
Particularly useful for individuals with risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, or obesity. There is no age restriction, and the test can serve as a starting point for reviewing and improving lifestyle habits. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Elective (opt-in) screening. Those with risk factors should consult their physician, with approximately once a year as a general guideline.. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.

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