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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

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 総合健康管理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

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院総合健康管理センター

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 総合健康管理センター

認定施設

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+9
土曜受診可駐車場あり送迎あり健保補助対応
医療法人沖縄徳洲会 石垣島徳洲会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

沖縄県 石垣市大浜字南大浜446-1

路線バス案内を参照

病院ドック学会
バリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん心電図+5
脳ドック乳がん検診セット
医療法人徳洲会 宮古島徳洲会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

沖縄県 宮古島市平良字松原552-1

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+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可
医療法人禄寿会 小禄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

沖縄県 那覇市小禄547番地1

沖縄都市モノレール奥武山公園駅より徒歩約15分、または小禄バス停より徒歩1分

ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCT腫瘍マーカーPSA腹部エコー+4
一般社団法人中部地区医師会検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

沖縄県 中頭郡北谷町字宮城1-584

那覇バスターミナルより路線バス(20・120番)伊平バス停下車、徒歩3分

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骨密度+2
胃がん検診大腸がん検診肺がん検診
沖縄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
認定施設

沖縄県 那覇市与儀1-3-1

ゆいレール安里駅より徒歩約15分

病院ドック学会
CTMRIPSA骨密度マンモグラフィー脳MRI+1
地方独立行政法人 那覇市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

沖縄県 那覇市古島2-31-1

沖縄都市モノレール(ゆいレール)市立病院前駅下車(シャトル送迎あり)

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+5
駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドックがん検診英語対応

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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 10 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 10 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.