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

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 Nara

(医)新生会総合病院高の原中央病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

(医)新生会総合病院高の原中央病院

認定施設

奈良県 奈良市右京1丁目3番地の3

近鉄京都線・高の原駅（急行停車駅）より徒歩5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
当日結果説明Web予約可健保補助対応
子宮がん検診乳がん検診
医療法人拓生会　奈良西部病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

医療法人拓生会　奈良西部病院

認定施設

奈良県 奈良市三碓町2143-1

近鉄東生駒駅からバスにて5分 送迎車をご利用の方 富雄駅

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+9
土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり
奈良県健康づくり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

奈良県健康づくりセンター

認定施設

奈良県 磯城郡田原本町宮古404-7

近鉄田原本線「黒田」駅より南へ徒歩約8分

診療所ドック学会
乳腺エコーPSA骨密度眼底検査動脈硬化
脳ドック子宮頸部がん検診子宮体部がん検診

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Nara?
Nara has 5 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 4 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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