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

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 Kochi

クリニック グリーンハウスのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

クリニック グリーンハウス

認定施設

高知県 高知市上町1-7-1

路面電車『升形』停留所より徒歩約1分、または路線バス『上町一丁目』下車すぐ

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん骨密度眼底検査+2
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり健保補助対応
乳がん検診子宮がん検診
高知赤十字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

高知赤十字病院

認定施設

高知県 高知市秦南町一丁目４番63-11号

JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分（約1.5km）、または路線バス「高知日赤」バス停下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+4
Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック肺ドック無痛MRI乳がん検診
図南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

図南病院

認定施設

高知県 高知市知寄町1-5-15

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+5
土曜受診可駐車場あり
人間ドック乳がん検診骨粗しょう症検査
高知赤十字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

高知赤十字病院

高知県 高知市秦南町1丁目4番63-11号

JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分（約1.5km）、またはバス「高知日赤」停下車

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+4
Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック肺ドックMRI乳がん検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)4Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)4Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)4Electrocardiogram (ECG)4Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)3MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)3

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kochi?
Kochi has 4 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 3 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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