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

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