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

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 Tottori

(医)仁厚会 藤井政雄記念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

鳥取県 倉吉市山根43-1

JR倉吉駅より徒歩約7分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラMRIマンモグラフィー脳MRI動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック脳のけんしん乳がん検診
社会医療法人同愛会 博愛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

鳥取県 米子市両三柳1880

米子駅より日本交通バス「三柳線・富益線」で約25分、博愛病院前バス停下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
Web予約可健保補助対応
鳥取市立病院 健診センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

鳥取県 鳥取市的場1-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドックPETドック乳がん検診
米子中海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

鳥取県 米子市彦名町1250

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコー骨密度心電図動脈硬化
土曜受診可
社会医療法人同愛会 博愛病院 ドック健診センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

鳥取県 米子市両三柳1880番地

米子駅より日本交通路線バス「三柳線・富益線」で約25分、博愛病院前バス停下車

病院健保連契約
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+7
Web予約可健保補助対応

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Tottori?
Tottori has 6 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 4 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.