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

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 Tochigi

公益財団法人 栃木県保健衛生事業団のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 宇都宮市駒生町3337-1 とちぎ健康の森 3階

JR宇都宮駅から関東バス「とちぎ健康の森」バス停下車

診療所ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がんPSA+7
巡回健診あり
がん検診乳がん検診
地方独立行政法人 新小山市民病院予防医学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

地方独立行政法人 新小山市民病院予防医学センター

地方独立行政法人 新小山市民病院予防医学センター

認定施設

栃木県 小山市大字神鳥谷2251番地1

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+10
女性専用日あり当日結果説明駐車場あり
脳ドック心臓ドックレディースドック
一般財団法人日本健康管理協会とちぎ健診プラザのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 小山市向原新田77-3

小山駅(東口)より車で15分程度 おーバスでお

診療所健保連契約
腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+7
女性専用日あり土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+2
レディースドック婦人科検診乳がん検診

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Tochigi?
Tochigi 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.