A5042772429- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Stoma care and complications
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Sleep and related disorders
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Magnesium in Health and Disease
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Nursing University
2021-2025
Fukuoka Dental College
2020-2024
Kyushu University
2013-2023
Kyushu University Hospital
2008-2021
Department of Medical Sciences
2008-2019
Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre
2019
Siriraj Hospital
2019
Mahidol University
2019
Oita University
2019
Fuji Heavy Industries Health Insurance Society Ota Memorial Hospital
2019
Background: Target anticoagulation levels for warfarin in Japanese patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) are unclear. Methods and Results: Of 7,527 NVAF, 1,002 did not receive (non-warfarin group), the remaining receiving were divided into 5 groups based on their baseline international normalized ratio (INR) of prothrombin time (≤1.59, 1.6–1.99, 2.0–2.59, 2.6–2.99, ≥3.0). Patients followed-up prospectively 2 years. Primary endpoints thromboembolic events (cerebral infarction,...
AimsAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia frequently associated with hypertension. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that lowering blood pressure by angiotensin II-receptor blockers (ARB) has more beneficial effects than conventional calcium channel (CCB) on frequency of paroxysmal AF
The impact of psychosocial states, such as depression or anxiety, and social support on the outcomes stable outpatients with mild heart failure (HF) has not been evaluated in "real world" clinical practice.In present study, 139 patients a prior history admission for HF provided baseline demographic, clinical, socio-environmental, information. Cardiac death re-admission because worsening was monitored during follow-up period 1 year. prevalence anxiety were 37% 37%, respectively, patients....
To clarify the influence of hypertension and blood pressure (BP) control on thromboembolism major hemorrhage in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, a post hoc analysis J-RHYTHM Registry was performed.A consecutive series outpatients fibrillation enrolled from 158 institutions. Of 7937 patients, 7406 (70.8% men, 69.8±10.0 years) were followed for 2 years or until an event occurred. Hypertension defined as systolic BP ≥140 mm Hg, diastolic ≥90 history hypertension, and/or...
Abstract The pathophysiology of non-pulmonary vein (PV) triggers atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. We hypothesized that left non-PV (LANPV) are associated with tissue degeneration. This study analyzed 431 patients underwent catheter ablation (mean age 62 yrs, 303 men, 255 paroxysmal AF [pAF] patients). Clinical and electrophysiological characteristics trigger were analyzed. Fifty in 40 (9.3%) documented; LANPV the most prevalent (n = 19, 38%). correlated non-paroxysmal (non-pAF) (OR 3.31,...
Abstract Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for healthcare students to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. This study aimed identify the effect of IPE programmes nursing care and oral on dental students’ perceptions interprofessional collaboration. Methods The included 101 third-year 98 fourth-year students. participants were divided into mixed-professional groups four (2 2 students). They participated training that student-on-student discussion groups....
Background Systemic thermal therapy (STT) has been associated with beneficial effects in patients chronic heart failure (CHF). The fact, however, that it requires a dedicated as well spacious facility and trained personnel makes difficult to practice the daily care of CHF. Objective aim this study was determine whether leg (LTT) positive impact similar STT Methods Results Twenty CHF (57±17 years old, left ventricular ejection fraction=30±10%) received LTT (45°C) for 20 minutes. Immediately...
Mutations in the nuclear envelope genes encoding LMNA and EMD are responsible for Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. However, mutations often manifest dilated cardiomyopathy with conduction disturbance without obvious skeletal myopathic complications. On contrary, phenotypic spectrums of less clear. Our aims were to determine prevalence nonsyndromic forms emerinopathy, which may underlie genetically undefined isolated cardiac disturbance, etiology thromboembolic complications associated...
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) has improved prognosis in fatal arrhythmia and the number of ICD implantations increased. ICD-related psychological problems impaired quality life (QOL), however, have been observed. This study examined whether gender differences exist QOL disturbances patients.Consecutive outpatients (n=179; mean age, 60.5±15.9 years; 81% male) with completed questionnaires consisting Short Form-8 (SF-8), Beck Depression Inventory, Impact Event Scale-Revised...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects 6-h exposure low relative humidity (RH) and air pressure in a simulated cabin environment on body fluid loss (BFL) blood viscosity. Fourteen young healthy male subjects were exposed four conditions, which combined RH (10% or 60% RH) (NP: sea level LP: equivalent an altitude 2000 m). Subjects remained seated chair chamber for 6 h. Their diet water intake restricted before during experiment. Insensible (IWL) LP10% condition significantly...
Objectives The present study evaluated the clinical benefits of a new therapeutic method radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) using an EnSite system for inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST). Materials and Methods Six patients with debilitating IST underwent RFCA EnSite. Using beta-adrenergic blocker agonist, heart rate was controlled between 70 to 150 bpm before after RFCA. areas breakout sites (BOSs) were clearly distinguished those from normal P-wave zones during rates less than 100...
Abstract BACKGROUND Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with repeated intermittent hypoxemia, and it known as one of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Previous studies assessing effects frequency depth hypoxemia on diseases have shown conflicting results. The aim current study was to clarify what SDB-related parameters most predict endothelial dysfunction better understand pathogenesis in patients SDB. METHODS We conducted polysomnography (PSG) measured flow-mediated...
Abstract Background Implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators (ICDs) have been established for primary and secondary prevention of fatal arrhythmias. However, little is known about the influence ICD indications on quality life (QOL) psychological disturbances. This study aimed to examine whether there were differences in QOL distress patients that an or Methods A multicenter survey 179 consecutive outpatients (29.1% prevention) with implantations completed Short Form‐8 (SF‐8), Beck Depression...
Up to 80% of patients with rectal cancer undergo sphincter-saving surgery, and almost 90% them experience subsequent physical changes. The number studies on gender differences in response this surgery has increased, the connection between symptoms patient outcomes generated increasing interest. Nevertheless, little is known about quality life cancer-related symptoms. We examined changes over a 1-year period among lower who were treated surgery. Patients (men = 42; women 33) completed...
In Japan, the incidence of water bathing-related cardiopulmonary accidents among older people is high in winter. The purpose present study was to investigate alterations physiological characteristics and subjective thermal sensations when bathing a cool environment.We assessed skin temperature, rectal blood pressure, pulse rate, body fluid loss (sweat urine), responses 11 healthy male 10 young volunteers throughout 42°C 39°C room at 20°C with 50% humidity.At bathing, temperature during...
falls by inpatients often result in serious injuries and deterioration a patient's physical abilities quality of life, especially among older individuals. Although various factors have been found to be associated with falls, the combined effects behavioural ambient are not fully evaluated. we investigated influence both on inpatient focusing seasonal diurnal variations. retrospective study. surveyed incident reports related from April 2010 March 2014 examined relationship between incidents...
Background Blood pressure (BP) variability has reportedly been a risk factor for various clinical events. To clarify the influence of BP visit‐to‐visit on adverse events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, post hoc analysis J‐RHYTHM Registry was performed. Methods and Results Of 7406 outpatients fibrillation from 158 institutions, 7226 (age, 69.7±9.9 years; men, 70.7%), whom measured 4 times or more (14.6±5.0 times) during 2‐year follow‐up period until occurrence an event,...
Ectopic beats originating from the pulmonary vein (PV) trigger atrial fibrillation (AF). The purpose of this study was to clarify electrophysiological determinant AF initiation PVs.Pacing studies were performed with a single extra stimulus mimicking an ectopic beat in left superior PVs (LSPVs) 62 patients undergoing ablation. Inducibility AF, effective refractory period (ERP), and conduction properties within analyzed.A LSPV induced 20 (32% all patients) at mean coupling interval (CI) 172...
OBJECTIVE: We investigated the relationships between body weight (BWt) and metabolic syndrome (MS) risk factors to elucidate effect of BWt (?BWt) change mass index (BMI) on these in Japanese population. METHODS: Data were collected MS-related parameters measured during two annual examinations 16,640 men (mean age: 41.7±11.6 years) 10,184 women 45.0±12.2 without prior treatment hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia 2006 2011 Fukuoka, Japan. The subjects divided into three groups...