イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kagawa
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 Kagawa
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〒760-0017 香川県高松市番町3-3-1(駐車場あり)
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イメージ香川県 高松市伏石町2129-2
高松中央インターチェンジより車で5分、レインボー循環バス サンフラワー東バス停より徒歩1分
イメージ香川県 坂出市横津町3-2-31
JR坂出駅より徒歩18分(1.4km)
イメージ香川県 高松市番町4-1-3
ことでん瓦町駅より徒歩15分、または市内バス「県庁・日赤前」停留所より徒歩1分
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イメージ香川県 坂出市笠指町4-28
坂出駅より徒歩11分 とても親しみやすい 地域のか
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