イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Okinawa
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 Okinawa
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イメージ沖縄県 那覇市天久1000
第一天久バス停より徒歩3分（〒900-0005 沖縄県那覇市天久1000番地）
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー+8
土曜受診可駐車場あり送迎あり健保補助対応
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沖縄県 那覇市古島2-31-1
モノレール駅から病院入口まで直結する経路は令和9年度末に
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー腫瘍マーカー+2
駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドックがん検診レディース対応（乳がん・子宮がん検診）
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Frequently asked questions about Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Okinawa
Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Okinawa?
Okinawa has 5 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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