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

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 Kagoshima

公益財団法人慈愛会　いづろ今村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

公益財団法人慈愛会　いづろ今村病院

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鹿児島県 鹿児島市堀江町17-1

市電・市バス「金生町・いづろ」下車 徒歩約3分

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん骨密度+4
土曜受診可当日結果説明宿泊ドックあり送迎あり
大腸ドック脳ドック
鹿児島厚生連病院　健康管理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

鹿児島厚生連病院　健康管理センター

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鹿児島県 鹿児島市与次郎1-13-1

市営バス27番線「厚生連病院前」下車（鹿児島中央駅から約26分）または市営バス16番線「共月亭前」下車 徒歩5分

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRI乳腺エコー+3
巡回健診あり健保補助対応
巡回健診肺がんCT検診
種子島医療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

種子島医療センター

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鹿児島県 西之表市西之表7463

種子島港（西之表港）より車で約5分、または松畠バス停より徒歩約2分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRI子宮頸がん肺CT+2
日曜受診可健保補助対応
脳卒中・動脈硬化検診肺がん検診消化器がん検診
霧島市立医師会医療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

霧島市立医師会医療センター

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鹿児島県 霧島市隼人町松永3320

隼人駅より車で15分 鹿児島空港より車で15分 九

病院ドック学会
胃カメラCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
PETドック
霧島杉安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

霧島杉安病院

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鹿児島県 姶良郡霧島町田口2143

JR日豊本線 霧島神宮駅下車後、バスにて杉安病院前停留所下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRI腫瘍マーカーPSA+6
土曜受診可
脳ドック子宮がん健診乳がん健診
医療法人聖心会 かごしま高岡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

医療法人聖心会 かごしま高岡病院

鹿児島県 鹿児島市西千石町14-12

鹿児島市内中心部に位置し、バス・市電などの公共交通機関でアクセス良好

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA+3
土曜受診可駐車場あり巡回健診あり健保補助対応
肺ドック肺がん検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)6Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)5MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)5CT (Computed Tomography)4Tumor Markers (Blood Test)4PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)4

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

Where can I get Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima has 7 health checkup facilities offering Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test, of which 6 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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