イメージ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
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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
イメージ山口県 宇部市五十目山町16-23
JR宇部線「宇部岬」駅より徒歩10分
イメージ山口県 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)
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)
イメージ山口県 山口市八幡馬場53-1
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
イメージ山口県 光市島田2-22-16
山口県光市島田二丁目22番16号(TEL: 0833-72-0676)