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We have introduced a short, non-invasive stethoscope-based screening test that can check for possible valvular heart disease and signs of heart failure in about one minute. If needed, we follow up with echocardiography, blood tests and other standard examinations.
Read articleIn the central-northern region of Okinawa Prefecture, there are few outpatient clinics that offer robotic cardiac surgery consultations, and we will open a robotic cardiac surgery outpatient clinic that provides information on minimally invasive treatments. The clinic is open on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, but please contact us in advance as some days are closed. What is robotic cardiac surgery? In robotic surgery, a doctor operates a robot...
Read articleWe have introduced the image diagnosis support AI "EIRL" At our clinic, we have introduced the medical image diagnosis support AI "EIRL" developed by L-Pixel Co., Ltd., so that patients can undergo examinations with greater peace of mind. EIRL is a chest X-ray (X-ray)...
Read articleWe would like to talk about the new features of the latest electrocardiogram testing device "Fukuda Cardimax9 (FX-8322/8400 series)" that we have introduced at our clinic. In fact, the latest AI (artificial intelligence) technology can predict the risk of cerebral infarction, which was difficult to detect with conventional electrocardiogram tests.
Read articleThis is a cancer screening that detects cancer using a new mechanism. miSignal can screen for multiple cancers with a urine test. You can check for esophageal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer. Cancer cells come out...
Read articleCauses of shortness of breath (pulmonary hypertension, which is often overlooked) I went to the hospital because I felt short of breath when I moved, but they didn't know the cause. In such cases, pulmonary hypertension may be hidden. The heart, lungs, and blood (anemia) are tested first, but pulmonary hypertension is screened for by echocardiography (if this disease is present).
Read articleClear explanations of cardiovascular conditions, tests, prevention and everyday health.
Introduction Today we have a slightly different theme, and we would like to introduce craft ideas that are perfect for "free research during summer vacation." It is a ``coronary artery model'' made from materials available at 100 yen shops. The target age is elementary school students and older. What are Coronary Arteries? Coronary arteries carry nutrients and oxygen to the heart.
Read articleWhat is shingles? Shingles is an infectious disease caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus). It is characterized by tingling pain and band-like blisters that appear on one side of the body. In many cases, the pain subsides with the rash, but in older people it may continue...
Read articleThe deadline for catch-up vaccination (special relief measure) for the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine "Sylgard 9" that prevents cervical cancer is March 31st. Diseases that can be prevented with the HPV vaccine HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer, especially HPV types 16 and 18, which cause about 70% of cervical cancer.
Read articleWhat is cardiac rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation is an important program for people with heart disease to recover their physical strength and return to a healthy life. After receiving treatment for myocardial infarction, heart failure, angina pectoris, etc., we aim to prevent recurrence and improve quality of life (QOL) by providing appropriate exercise and lifestyle guidance. Insurance…
Read articleSnoring is the cause of all kinds of illnesses Snoring occurs when the airways become narrow during sleep, disrupting the flow of air. Some people who snore stop breathing. This is called "sleep apnea syndrome (SAS)," but as SAS progresses, there is a risk of various diseases such as...
Read articleAbout this article I asked chat GPT to explain the risks and benefits of the coronavirus vaccine in an easy-to-understand way using an analogy. Below is the answer for Chat GPT. ChatGPT's answer Let's compare the coronavirus vaccine to an airplane accident. Fly…
Read articleCholesterol and cardiovascular risk It is known that high LDL-C and the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are correlated. Furthermore, LDL-C x time is a risk factor for ASCVD, and furthermore, for the same LDL-C x time, younger people have a higher risk...
Read articleThis is Satoshi Yamaguchi, the director. My parents' home is in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and my 100-year-old grandmother lives there. As of August 2020, she is actively playing the piano, singing, doing math drills, and eating meat. She is the oldest patient I have ever treated. …
Read articleFrom 2016 to 2018, I studied abroad at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, USA. There was a grand piano in the clinic, and talented people from all over were sitting there and showing off their skills. Also, on the stairs for hospital staff...
Read articleWhat is Libre 2? Libre 2 is a flat disc-shaped device with a diameter of 35 mm and a thickness of 5 mm that is attached to the arm of Libre 2. You will feel a snapping impact when installing. It can be used for 2 weeks and can continuously measure blood sugar. Until now, it was used as a material for insurance medical treatment for patients using insulin...
Read articleWhat is cancer drug-related myocardial damage? Our clinic (director) specializes in cardiovascular medicine, not breast cancer. The reason why we include articles related to breast cancer is that it has recently become clear that cancer itself and cancer treatment drugs are associated with cardiovascular problems. Hypertension, arrhythmia, thrombosis, heart failure...
Read articleThis is an online medical consultation for people who have cold symptoms (sore throat, cough, runny nose, fever) and want to reduce waiting time at the clinic and get medicine. If you have a fever, you can complete your online consultation first and receive your medicine so that you don't have to wait in your car or wait. Online…
Read articleRisk of heart disease: LDL cholesterol value x time Diseases in which cholesterol clogs blood vessels, such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction, are called arterial effective disease (ASCVD). These diseases occur over time when bad cholesterol in the blood sticks to the walls of blood vessels, causing a buildup of fat called atheroma.
Read articleThree types of blood thinning Patients who visit cardiovascular outpatient clinics for diseases such as myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, and atrial fibrillation (arrhythmia that causes cardiogenic cerebral infarction) often take ``blood thinning drugs.'' These diseases are diseases in which blood clots clog in blood vessels, so drugs that prevent blood clots are needed...
Read articleTaking too many drugs for heart failure seems to be bad for your health When we try to increase the amount of drugs for heart failure in patients, many patients say that their symptoms are getting better, so they don't want to increase the type or amount of drugs they are taking. Drug therapy is essential for the management of heart failure, especially when the contractile force of the heart is worsening. As much as possible, the heart...
Read articleHeart attack during exercise Have you ever heard of a person who suffered a heart attack while exercising and was saved by cardiac massage? As a cardiologist, I often had patients brought in to the hospital after suffering a heart attack while exercising. The main diseases are myocardial infarction and myocardial infarction...
Read articleEvidence for Aerobic Exercise Hypertension is highly prevalent and poses a risk for cardiovascular and renal disease. A meta-analysis (study that integrates and analyzes multiple studies) has been published that verified the effects of aerobic exercise1. Cao L and Li X (authors) published scientific article data up to July 2018…
Read articleWristwatch-type activity monitors are easily available on Amazon Even when patients tell us that they are exercising on an outpatient basis, it is questionable how much they actually exercise. (Not that I doubt it). Also, "Do you prefer the Apple Watch? Which smartwatch?"
Read articleMinimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac minimally invasive treatment are becoming more popular In recent years, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, known as minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), has become more popular in Okinawa Prefecture (and nationwide)1. In addition, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic valve stenosis has become popular3…
Read articleAt the outpatient clinic, I tell patients with diabetes and chronic heart failure, who were obese children when they were in elementary school, ``Let's exercise, let's go for a walk,'' but some of them just can't get enough exercise. Actually, I understand how painful it feels. Now, whenever I have free time, I go jogging or go to the gym...
Read articleHeart failure is increasing Figure 1. Projected increase in heart failure. Projection of the incidence of heart failure in Japan based on the new incidence of heart failure in the United States. The incidence of heart failure is rising steadily. Quoted from Shimokawa et al. (2015) Eur J Heart Fail. 17:884. …
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Obtained instructor certification from the Society of Anesthesiologists. Although he is not certified by a specialist organization, he trained as an anesthesiologist from his third to seventh year as a doctor, and had experience in approximately 200 cases of cardiac anesthesia. Our past experience is greatly utilized in our current cardiovascular treatment. This time, I was blessed with the opportunity...
Read articleI'm working hard on programming. The hospital homepage management and chatbot are both self-made. I may seem amateurish in some areas, but I will do my best to convey the information.
Read articleI participated in a migraine study group Dr. Hitomi Higa of Tobu Clinic and Dr. Takashi Shiromoto of Shisa Dori Internal Medicine Rehabilitation Clinic taught me about anti-CGRP-related drugs at a migraine study group. When I was 27 years old and suffered from migraines, I felt a little dizzy while reading a book at home, and for some reason...
Read articleWhat conditions are suitable for mitral valve clip surgery for mitral regurgitation? We also discussed what kind of effects could be achieved. It was an interesting discussion.
Read articleTo everyone who supported us through crowdfunding: With your support, we were able to purchase an exercise loading device, and our registration as a cardiovascular disease rehabilitation facility (1) has been accepted. Thank you very much to everyone who supported us. Congratulations to those who have applied for support...
Read articleWe apologize for the late report. We started in December of 2020 and were able to successfully reach our target amount within two months. Over the past two months, we have been working on a cloud-based startup in parallel with the start-up of the clinic, including bringing medical equipment into the clinic and staff training.
Read articleYuuai Medical Center visited Dr. Akihiko Yamauchi, a cardiac surgery department. Yuuai Medical Center Heart Surgery is engaged in robotic surgery for valvular heart disease. Conventional surgery for valvular heart disease involves a median sternotomy, which requires a 3-month sternal rest period called sternal protection, and patients have to wait until they can drive or work.
Read articleWe are currently trying crowdfunding We are currently trying crowdfunding. This is for funds to purchase rehabilitation equipment. Our clinic aims to become a heart failure clinic with a new concept. Heart failure is rapidly increasing and is a chronic disease that requires repeated admissions and hospitalizations. General hospitals alone cannot treat patients...
Read articleGreetings I worked as a cardiologist at Tomigusuku Central Hospital from 2011 to 2016 and at Nakagami Hospital from 2019, but I will now open a clinic in Chibana, Okinawa City in January 2024. Thank you very much for introducing patients with cardiovascular diseases during your tenure...
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