Blood pressure in Taiwan
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Screens for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
About this test
A cuff is wrapped around the upper arm and inflated, then slowly released while a device or stethoscope picks up the force of blood pushing against the artery walls. It is quick and painless.
It records the pressure in the arteries as the heart beats and as it rests between beats. Doctors use the readings to check for high blood pressure, or hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
How much does Blood pressure cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 286 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$42 NT$1,350 |
| Liver Care Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Thyroid Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Basic Health Checkup | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Health & Vitality Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$75 NT$2,400 |
| Workout Physical Examination | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$78 NT$2,500 |
| Liver & Kidney Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$78 NT$2,500 |
What US screening guidelines say
The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.
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