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

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 Shiga

公益財団法人滋賀県健康づくり財団のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

滋賀県 大津市御殿浜6番28号

京阪粟津駅より徒歩1分

診療所ドック学会
バリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA+4
巡回健診あり健保補助対応
婦人科健診乳がん検診子宮頸がん検診
市立野洲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

滋賀県 野洲市小篠原1094

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+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可
脳ドック乳がん検診
長浜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

滋賀県 長浜市宮前町14-7

JR北陸線「長浜駅」より徒歩約15分、またはバス約6分

病院ドック学会
MRI脳MRI動脈硬化
当日結果説明Web予約可
脳ドック二日ドック(宿泊)プレミアムドック(内視鏡付き宿泊)
東近江敬愛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

滋賀県 東近江市八日市東本町8-16

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+7
土曜受診可
友仁山崎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

滋賀県 彦根市竹ヶ鼻町80

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーMRI眼底検査心電図脳MRI動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可
脳ドック

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Shiga?
Shiga has 6 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.