イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kumamoto
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 Kumamoto
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熊本県 熊本市中央区本荘3丁目7-18
熊本市電・辛島町電停より徒歩約11分、本荘中通りバス停よりすぐ
病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可当日結果説明Web予約可
脳ドック心臓ドック脳神経スペシャルドック
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熊本県 熊本市北区室園町12番10号
熊本電鉄バス「朝日野総合病院前」下車すぐ（熊本駅・桜町バスターミナルより利用可）
病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRI腫瘍マーカーPSA眼底検査+2
女性専用日あり
イメージ認定施設
熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1
肥薩おれんじ鉄道「水俣駅」より徒歩約15分（タクシー約5分）、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ
病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
脳ドックレディースドック肺がんCT検診
イメージ熊本県 熊本市北区鶴羽田3丁目1番55号
熊本桜町バスターミナル17番のりばから「菊南温泉前」または「上の原」バス停下車
病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+5
健保補助対応
イメージ熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1
肥薩おれんじ鉄道 水俣駅より徒歩約15分、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ
病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
脳ドックレディースドック肺がんCT検診
イメージ熊本県 天草郡苓北町上津深江278-10
病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィ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日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり
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Frequently asked questions about Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kumamoto
Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kumamoto?
Kumamoto has 8 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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