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

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 Yamaguchi

(医)陽光会光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

山口県 光市島田2丁目22番16号

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーMRI腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度肺CT+3
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可
人間ドック
医療法人協愛会 阿知須共立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

山口県 山口市阿知須4841-1

JR宇部線「阿知須駅」裏より徒歩2分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー心電図動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
脳ドック胃がん検診(経鼻内視鏡)
宇部協立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
認定施設

山口県 宇部市五十目山町16-23

JR宇部線「宇部岬」駅より徒歩10分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+10
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
人間ドックがん検診乳がん検診
済生会山口総合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
認定施設

山口県 山口市緑町2-11

JR山口線・湯田温泉駅より徒歩約20分(新山口駅からバス利用で情報芸術センター前下車徒歩約3分)

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+8
脳ドック膵ドック循環器ドック
山口県厚生農業協同組合連合会長門総合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

山口県 長門市東深川85番地

JR山陰本線・美祢線「長門市駅」より徒歩15分(バスで約8分)

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+7
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック婦人検診長門市国保人間ドック
綜合病院山口赤十字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

山口県 山口市八幡馬場53-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+4
女性専用日ありWeb予約可健保補助対応
脳ドック簡易脳ドック子宮頸がん検診
医療法人協愛会 阿知須共立病院 総合健診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

山口県 山口市阿知須4841-1

JR宇部線 阿知須駅より徒歩2分

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー心電図動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
脳ドック胃がん検診(経鼻内視鏡)

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi has 8 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 6 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.