イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Nagasaki
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 Nagasaki
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医療法人光善会 長崎百合野病院健診センター
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長崎県 西彼杵郡時津町浜田郷38-2
大型無料駐車場完備。「ゆりちゃん」バス（長崎バス）および病院車が利用可能。
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路面電車5番系統 石橋電停より徒歩約2分、または長崎バス石橋バス停より徒歩約2分
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健保補助対応
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長崎県 西彼杵郡長与町北陽台1丁目5番1
長崎県西彼杵郡長与町北陽台1丁目5番1（シャトルバスで滑石地区より通院可）
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+7
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Frequently asked questions about Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Nagasaki
Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Nagasaki?
Nagasaki has 7 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 7 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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