Updated : July 21, 2026

Cardiovascular Medicine

Members

Professor ;
Shungo Hikoso

Associate professor ;
Kenji Onoue

Lecturer ;
 Taku Nishida
 Tomoya Ueda
 Hitoshi Nakagawa

Assistant professor ;
 Yasuki Nakada
 Yukihiro Hashimoto
 Kazutaka Nogi
 Atsushi Kyodo

Overview

Based on the principle of “Learning from Our Patients,” the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Nara Medical University integrates cutting-edge clinical practice with innovative research. The department actively conducts research on coronary artery disease using advanced intracoronary imaging technologies, while leading multicenter collaborative studies and large-scale registry studies in the fields of heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias. In addition, we pursue basic research into the molecular mechanisms underlying heart failure, the cardiorenal syndrome, and cardiomyopathies, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications. As a leading center for cardiovascular medicine in Nara Prefecture, the department is committed to excellence in patient care, research, and the education and training of future physicians and researchers.

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