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

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 Fukui

医療法人厚生会 福井厚生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

福井県 福井市下六条町1字6番1

福井駅西口ターミナル5番のりばよりバスで約15分

病院ドック学会
バリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+5
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり巡回健診あり+1
人間ドック脳ドック
広瀬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

福井県 鯖江市旭町1-2-8

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
土曜受診可Web予約可
春江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

福井県 坂井市春江町針原65-7

えちぜん鉄道 鷲塚針原駅より徒歩14分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー動脈硬化
土曜受診可
福井県済生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
認定施設

福井県 福井市和田中町舟橋7-1

福井駅より京福バス利用(徒歩分数不明)

病院ドック学会健保連契約
CTPET動脈硬化
女性専用日あり日曜受診可Web予約可
レディースドックPET-CTドック脳ドック
福井県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
認定施設

福井県 福井市四ツ井2-8-1

えちぜん鉄道 福井口駅より徒歩約10分、または京福バスで県立病院バス停(正面玄関前)下車

病院ドック学会
動脈硬化
女性専用日あり駐車場あり
PETドック
福井総合クリニックのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

福井県 福井市新田塚1-42-1

えちぜん鉄道 新田塚駅近く(福井市新田塚1-42-1)

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムMRIマンモグラフィー腫瘍マーカーPSA+6
土曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック肺がんドック心臓ドック

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Fukui

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

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