H. Kawai

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Utility of right ventricular free wall speckle-tracking strain for evaluation of right ventricular performance in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

K. Hirata, Y. Ohno, M. Nogami, 2011, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Myocardial blood volume reserve by intravenous contrast echocardiography predicts improvement in left ventricular function in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

K. Hirata, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2016, Journal of Echocardiography.

Comparison of mitral valve area by pressure half-time and proximal isovelocity surface area method in patients with mitral stenosis: effect of net atrioventricular compliance.

K. Hirata, Alaa Mabrouk Salem Omar, Yuko Fukuda, 2011, European journal of echocardiography : the journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology.

Alterations in cardiac adrenergic terminal function and beta-adrenoceptor density in pacing-induced heart failure.

C. Liang, H. Kawai, A. Mohan, 2000, American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology.

Rationale and Design of the Multicenter Trial on Japan Working Group on the Effects of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Selection (Azilsartan vs. Candesartan) on Diastolic Function in the Patients Suffering from Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: J-TASTE Trial

K. Aonuma, N. Ohte, Y. Ozaki, 2018, Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy.

Plasma brain natriuretic peptide as a novel therapeutic indicator in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy during beta-blocker therapy: a potential of hormone-guided treatment.

H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, K. Hata, 2001, American heart journal.

Noninvasive evaluation of contractile state by left ventricular dP/dtmax divided by end‐diastolic volume using continuous‐wave doppler and M‐mode echocardiography

Y. Yokota, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 1994, Clinical cardiology.

Prevalence and distribution of sarcomeric gene mutations in Japanese patients with familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

M. Isobe, M. Matsuzaki, Y. Aizawa, 2012, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Dilated phase of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy caused by Fabry disease with atrial flutter and ventricular tachycardia.

K. Takami, K. Fukuzawa, Mitsuru Takami, 2009, Journal of cardiology.

The impact of vildagliptin on the daily glucose profile and coronary plaque stability in impaired glucose tolerance patients with coronary artery disease: VOGUE—A multicenter randomized controlled trial

K. Hirata, W. Ogawa, N. Hashimoto, 2021, BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.

Efficacy and safety of early initiation of eplerenone treatment in patients with acute heart failure (EARLIER trial): a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

K. Hirata, A. Hirayama, Haruko Yamamoto, 2020, European heart journal. Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy.

Effect of beta-blocker therapy on severe ventricular arrhythmias in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

Y. Yokota, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2000, Japanese circulation journal.

Subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients with reverse-remodeled dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, K. Ryo, 2012, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Pathophysiological characteristics and responsiveness to neurohormonal antagonism in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with antihepatitis C virus antibody.

H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, K. Hata, 2005, International heart journal.

Renin-angiotensin system inhibition on noradrenergic nerve terminal function in pacing-induced heart failure.

C. Liang, H. Kawai, S. Y. Stevens, 2000, American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology.

ACE inhibition improves cardiac NE uptake and attenuates sympathetic nerve terminal abnormalities in heart failure.

C. Liang, H. Kawai, T. M. Fan, 1999, American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology.

Anatomical consideration for safe pericardiocentesis assessed by three‐dimensional computed tomography: Should an anterior or posterior approach be used?

K. Fukuzawa, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2014 .

Exercise-induced left bundle branch block and subsequent mechanical left ventricular dyssynchrony -resolved with pharmacological therapy

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2011, Cardiovascular ultrasound.

Comparison of the 9-Month Intrastent Condition and 30-Month Clinical Outcomes After Resolute Zotarolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation Between Standard-Duration and 1-Month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Followed by Prasugrel Monotherapy

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, T. Osue, 2020, Circulation reports.

Large response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in a patient with segmental paradoxical systolic expansion identified by strain imaging.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, 2009, European journal of echocardiography : the journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology.

Utility of phase contrast MR imaging for assessment of pulmonary flow and pressure estimation in patients with pulmonary hypertension: Comparison with right heart catheterization and echocardiography

Sumiaki Matsumoto, Yoshiharu Ohno, Hisanobu Koyama, 2009, Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI.

Late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance combined with 123I- metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy strongly predicts long-term clinical outcome in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

M. Chimura, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2019, PloS one.

Effects of long-term beta-blockade (metoprolol) therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Y. Yokota, A. Takarada, H. Fukuzaki, 1991, Japanese circulation journal.

Relationship between cardiac sympathetic function and baroreceptor sensitivity after acute myocardial infarction.

H. Yamabe, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2002, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Efficacy of right ventricular free-wall longitudinal speckle-tracking strain for predicting long-term outcome in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2013, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

[The influence of electrical time interval indices and aging on the left atrial systolic time intervals].

Y. Yokota, J. Shite, H. Kawai, 1995, Journal of cardiology.

Contractile reserve assessed by three-dimensional global circumferential strain as a predictor of cardiovascular events in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Impact of Preserved Myocardial Contractile Function in the Segments Attached to the Papillary Muscles on Reduction in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, 2013, Echocardiography.

Capability of three-dimensional speckle tracking radial strain for identification of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2013, The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Comparison of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and an Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve.

Kiyoshi Yoshida, Y. Sakata, T. Sakamoto, 2022, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Antithrombotic Therapy for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves

C. Izumi, Y. Sakata, T. Sakamoto, 2021 .

Nitric oxide spares myocardial oxygen consumption through attenuation of contractile response to beta-adrenergic stimulation in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

T. Shinke, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2000, Circulation.

Predicting scores for left ventricular dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

K. Hirata, Y. Takeshima, M. Matsuo, 2012, Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society.

Antioxidant vitamins attenuate oxidative stress and cardiac dysfunction in tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy.

Weike Mao, C. Liang, J. Shite, 2001, Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Effects of long-term beta-blockade therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy--serial clinical and echocardiographic observations.

Y. Yokota, H. Fukuzaki, H. Kawai, 1992, Japanese circulation journal.

[Beta-adrenergic blockers in the treatment of chronic heart failure].

Y. Yokota, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 1993, Japanese circulation journal.

Selegiline improves cardiac sympathetic terminal function and beta-adrenergic responsiveness in heart failure.

C. Liang, J. Shite, H. Kawai, 2000, American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology.

The effect of recent advances in pharmacologic management on the prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy.

Y. Yokota, A. Takarada, H. Kawai, 1993, Japanese circulation journal.

Endothelial Lipase Modulates Pressure Overload–Induced Heart Failure Through Alternative Pathway for Fatty Acid Uptake

K. Hirata, S. Satomi-Kobayashi, R. Toh, 2013, Hypertension.

Preliminary observations of prognostic value of left atrial functional reserve during dobutamine infusion in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, 2014, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Non-surgical management of an acute decompensated heart failure patient with severe aortic stenosis and concomitant left ventricular outflow tract obstruction

T. Sawada, N. Takahashi, H. Kawai, 2021, Journal of cardiology cases.

Hemorrhagic and Thromboembolic Complications after Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery in Patients Receiving Antithrombotic Therapy

Y. Ku, H. Kawai, T. Fukumoto, 2016, Digestive Surgery.

The relationship between reverse redistribution of 99mTc-tetrofosmin in sub-acute phase and left ventricular functional recovery in chronic phase in patients with acute myocardial infarction

K. Hirata, J. Shite, H. Kawai, 2009, Annals of nuclear medicine.

Guidelines from the Japanese Society of Echocardiography: Guidance for the management and maintenance of echocardiography equipment

C. Izumi, S. Nakatani, M. Akaishi, 2015, Journal of Echocardiography.

Fusion of Delayed-enhancement MR Imaging and Contrast-enhanced MR Angiography to Visualize Radiofrequency Ablation Scar on the Pulmonary Vein.

H. Kawai, K. Kiuchi, K. Okajima, 2015, Magnetic resonance in medical sciences : MRMS : an official journal of Japan Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.

Novel Compression Tool to Prevent Hematomas and Skin Erosions After Device Implantation.

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2015, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Differences in Hemodynamic Parameters and Exercise Capacity Between Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Chronic Heart Failure

K. Hirata, Y. Tsuboi, Y. Sakai, 2012, Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention.

Frequency and clinical characteristics of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by desmin gene mutation in a Japanese population.

C. Iwai, A. Takarada, H. Kawai, 2001, European heart journal.

Myocardial washout of 99mTc-tetrofosmin and response to steroid therapy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis

K. Hirata, H. Kawai, H. Shiotani, 2010, Annals of nuclear medicine.

Association between aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) gene polymorphism and left ventricular volume in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

C. Iwai, A. Takarada, K. Kanazawa, 2002, Heart.

[Nitric oxide spares myocardial oxygen consumption through attenuation of contractile response to beta-adrenergic stimulation in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy].

T. Shinke, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2001, Journal of cardiology.

Additional ablation effect of low‐speed rotational atherectomy following high‐speed rotational atherectomy on early calcified in‐stent restenosis: A case report

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2021, Clinical case reports.

Erratum to: Guidelines for conducting transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) : Task force for guidelines for conducting TEE: November 15, 2015.

C. Izumi, S. Nakatani, M. Akaishi, 2016 .

Guidelines for conducting transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

C. Izumi, S. Nakatani, M. Akaishi, 2016, Journal of Echocardiography.

Combined therapy with excimer laser coronary atherectomy and intracoronary thrombolysis for the management of massive thrombi in coronary aneurysms of post-Kawasaki disease myocardial infarction

H. Kawai, S. Oishi, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2022, European Heart Journal: Case Reports.

Dark crescent sign: high-risk calcified coronary plaque detected by electrocardiogram-gated non-contrast computed tomography

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2021, European heart journal. Case reports.

Multidirectional left ventricular performance detected with three-dimensional speckle-tracking strain in patients with chronic right ventricular pacing and preserved ejection fraction.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, European heart journal cardiovascular Imaging.

Left ventricular dyssynchrony using three-dimensional speckle-tracking imaging as a determinant of torsional mechanics in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, The American journal of cardiology.

Rare complications of Guideplus guide-extension catheter during complex percutaneous coronary intervention

H. Kawai, Y. Tsukiyama, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2022, Journal of Cardiology Cases.

Utility of coronary orbital atherectomy with guide‐extension system for distally located undilatable in‐stent restenosis: A case report

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2022, Clinical case reports.

Effect of enzyme replacement therapy on serum asymmetric dimethylarginine levels, coronary flow reserve and left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with Fabry disease

K. Hirata, H. Fujii, K. Nakai, 2012, Clinical kidney journal.

Utility of transmural myocardial strain profile for prediction of early left ventricular dysfunction in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

K. Hirata, Y. Takeshima, S. Kawano, 2013, The American journal of cardiology.

Safety of the oral factor XIa inhibitor asundexian compared with apixaban in patients with atrial fibrillation (PACIFIC-AF): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, dose-finding phase 2 study

Jan van den Berg, Louis B. Bartels, H. Heidbuchel, 2022, The Lancet.

Relationship of decreased accumulation of 99mTc-tetrofosmin on myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography images between QRS duration in dilated cardiomyopathy patient with left bundle branch block

K. Hirata, H. Kawai, H. Shiotani, 2014, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology.

Acute Coronary and Cerebral Emboli From a Pedunculated Ascending Aorta Thrombus

H. Murakami, H. Kawai, Tomofumi Takaya, 2021, JACC. Case reports.

Real-world clinical outcomes of percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation for patients with drug-refractory hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: results from a retrospective multicenter registry of non-high-volume centers

H. Otake, M. Iwasaki, J. Shite, 2022, Heart and Vessels.

Novel strategy for ostial left anterior descending artery acute myocardial infarction: Combined treatment with directional coronary atherectomy followed by drug‐coated balloon angioplasty

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2021, Clinical case reports.

A case report of a perigraft inflammatory reaction to a Viabahn stent-graft: diagnosis with MRI and treatment with steroids

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Tetsuya Yamamoto, 2020, CVIR Endovascular.

Isolated primary cardiac sarcoidosis presenting as acute heart failure.

K. Hirata, T. Yamashita, A. Konishi, 2013, Internal medicine.

Prevalence and Cardiovascular Features of Japanese Hemodialysis Patients with Fabry Disease

K. Hirata, F. Endo, H. Fujii, 2009, American Journal of Nephrology.

Severe Regurgitation of the Left Atrioventricular Valve Associated With Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries Treated by Valve Replacement

Y. Okita, Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, 2006 .

Longitudinal strain combined with delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance improves risk stratification in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2016, Heart.

Effects of 6-month eicosapentaenoic acid treatment on postprandial hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, insulin secretion ability, and concomitant endothelial dysfunction among newly-diagnosed impaired glucose metabolism patients with coronary artery disease. An open label, single blinded, prospective ran

N. Hashimoto, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2016, Cardiovascular Diabetology.

Acquisition of the pulmonary venous and left atrial anatomy with non‐contrast‐enhanced MRI for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Usefulness of two‐dimensional balanced steady‐state free precession

M. Chimura, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Y. Yokota, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2003, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Sonicated albumin for evaluating midventricular obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Y. Yokota, M. Terashima, H. Kawai, 1996, Journal of cardiology.

Incidence of esophageal injury after pulmonary vein isolation in patients with a low body mass index and esophageal temperature monitoring at a 39 °C setting

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Topographic variability of the left atrium and pulmonary veins assessed by 3D‐CT predicts the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation

K. Fukuzawa, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Distribution of Ventricular Fibrosis Associated With Life‐Threatening Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias in Patients With Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2015, Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology.

MODERATED POSTER SESSION: Imaging in cardiomyopathies: Friday 5 December 2014, 08:30-18:00Location: Moderated Poster area.

P. Sogaard, A. Fisicaro, Perry M. Elliott, 2014 .

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals a Distinct Immune Landscape of Myeloid Cells in Coronary Culprit Plaques Causing Acute Coronary Syndrome.

K. Hirata, Clinton S. Robbins, T. Yamashita, 2022, Circulation.

Guideline from Japanese Society of Echocardiography: 2018 focused update incorporated into Guidance for the Management and Maintenance of Echocardiography Equipment

C. Izumi, S. Nakatani, M. Murata, 2018, Journal of Echocardiography.

Relationship between regional and global left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with coronary artery disease assessed by strain rate imaging.

Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2007, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Possible mechanism of late lumen enlargement after treatment for de novo coronary lesions with drug-coated balloon.

T. Sawada, H. Kawai, Tetsuya Yamamoto, 2020, International journal of cardiology.

Comparison of the 9-month intra-stent conditions and 2-year clinical outcomes after Resolute zotarolimus-eluting stent implantation between 3-month and standard dual antiplatelet therapy.

T. Sawada, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2018, Journal of cardiology.

Suppressive effect of the Gly389 allele of the beta1-adrenergic receptor gene on the occurrence of ventricular tachycardia in dilated cardiomyopathy.

C. Iwai, A. Takarada, H. Kawai, 2002, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Improved regional myocardial diastolic function assessed by strain rate imaging in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2006, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Intra‐cardiac echocardiography guided catheter ablation of a right posterior accessory pathway in a patient with Ebstein's anomaly

M. Chimura, H. Kawai, M. Yokoyama, 2014 .

Preoperative Systolic Strain Rate Predicts Postoperative Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Aortic Regurgitation

Y. Okita, K. Hirata, D. Sugiyama, 2006, Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging.

Empagliflozin's Ameliorating Effect on Plasma Triglycerides: Association with Endothelial Function Recovery in Diabetic Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

N. Hashimoto, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2020, Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.

Empagliflozin Ameliorating Effect of on Plasma Triglyceride: An Association with Endothelial Function Recovery in Diabetic Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

N. Hashimoto, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2019, Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism.

Flow-mediated dilatation Empagliflozin ’ s Ameliorating Effect on Plasma Triglycerides : Association with Endothelial Function Recovery in Diabetic Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

N. Hashimoto, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2019 .

MR angiography with sensitivity encoding (SENSE) for suspected pulmonary embolism: comparison with MDCT and ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy.

Y. Ohno, D. Takenaka, K. Sugimura, 2004, AJR. American journal of roentgenology.

Predicting the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy using 99mTc-tetrofosmin myocardial scintigraphy in patients with drug-refractory heart failure: additional value of the washout of 99mTc-tetrofosmin

K. Hirata, H. Kawai, H. Shiotani, 2014, Nuclear medicine communications.

Successful steroid therapy for heart failure due to myocarditis associated with primary biliary cirrhosis.

K. Hirata, F. Kawakami, K. Sekiguchi, 2012, The Canadian journal of cardiology.

Utility of comprehensive assessment of strain dyssynchrony index by speckle tracking imaging for predicting response to cardiac resynchronization therapy.

K. Hirata, J. Gorcsan, Yuko Fukuda, 2011, The American journal of cardiology.

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis associated with cancer of unknown origin complicated with thrombus in the left auricular appendage: case report

Natsuko Miura, K. Hirata, J. Saegusa, 2011, Cardiovascular ultrasound.

A rare case of pericardial hemangioma with bloody pericardial effusion.

Y. Okita, K. Hirata, T. Itoh, 2010, Journal of cardiology cases.

Mechanical left ventricular dyssynchrony in heart failure patients with narrow QRS duration as assessed by three-dimensional speckle area tracking strain.

Takayuki Tsuji, K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, 2011, The American journal of cardiology.

Kobe University Repository : Kernel タイトル Tit le Value of Convex-Type ST-Segment Elevat ion and Abnormal Q Waves for Electrocardiographic-Based Ident ificat ion of Left Ventricular Remodeling in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 著者

K. Hirata, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2018 .

Value of convex-type ST-segment elevation and abnormal Q waves for electrocardiographic-based identification of left ventricular remodeling in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2009, The Kobe journal of medical sciences.

Strain dyssynchrony index determined by three-dimensional speckle area tracking can predict response to cardiac resynchronization therapy

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2011, Cardiovascular ultrasound.

The Speckle Tracking Imaging for the Assessment of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (START) study.

K. Aonuma, C. Izumi, S. Yuda, 2015, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Myocardial contractile function in the region of the left ventricular pacing lead predicts the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy assessed by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography.

K. Hirata, K. Fukuzawa, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2010, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Histopathological Characterization of High-Intensity Signals in Coronary Plaques on Noncontrast T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

S. Hirota, K. Fujii, T. Sawada, 2020, JACC. Cardiovascular imaging.

Dobutamine-Induced Improvement in Inferior Myocardial Contractile Function Predicts Reduction in Functional Mitral Regurgitation: A Study Using Tissue Doppler Strain Rate Imaging

K. Hirata, D. Sugiyama, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2010, Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging.

Effect of left ventricular dyssynchrony on cardiac sympathetic activity in heart failure patients with wide QRS duration.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Left Main Trunk Occlusion Due to Impella-Related Thrombus in a Patient With Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

H. Murakami, H. Kawai, Takayuki Saito, 2021, JACC. Cardiovascular interventions.

Subendocardial dysfunction in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation and preserved ejection fraction detected with speckle-tracking strain imaging and transmural myocardial strain profile.

Y. Okita, K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2013, European heart journal cardiovascular Imaging.

Impact of esophageal temperature monitoring guided atrial fibrillation ablation on preventing asymptomatic excessive transmural injury

K. Aonuma, H. Tada, K. Fukuzawa, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Combined Baseline Strain Dyssynchrony Index and Its Acute Reduction Predicts Mid‐Term Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Long‐Term Outcome after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2014, Echocardiography.

Relation between strain dyssynchrony index determined by comprehensive assessment using speckle-tracking imaging and long-term outcome after cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with heart failure.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, The American journal of cardiology.

Rapidly progressive infective endocarditis after MitraClip therapy: A rare complication of transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair

H. Murakami, K. Kawahara, T. Onishi, 2023, Journal of cardiology cases.

The Prognostic Significance of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing at Discharge for the Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

H. Kawai, S. Oishi, Wataru Fujimoto, 2016 .

Improvement of left ventricular function assessment by global longitudinal strain after successful percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion

M. Chimura, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2019, PloS one.

Emerging Role of Three‐Dimensional Speckle Tracking Strain for Accurate Quantification of Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, H. Kawai, 2013, Echocardiography.

Tissue Doppler imaging-derived myocardial acceleration during isovolumetric contraction predicts pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in patients with reduced ejection fraction.

K. Hirata, Alaa Mabrouk Salem Omar, Yuko Fukuda, 2012, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Surgical treatment for Löffler's endocarditis with left ventricular thrombus and severe mitral regurgitation: a case report.

Y. Okita, Hidekazu Tanaka, T. Onishi, 2006, Journal of cardiology.

Late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance combined with 123I- metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy strongly predicts long-term clinical outcome in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

M. Chimura, H. Kawai, S. Yamada, 2019, PLoS ONE.

Isolated true parachute mitral valve in an asymptomatic elderly patient

K. Hirata, S. Kinoshita, S. Kawano, 2010, Journal of echocardiography.

Visualizing radiofrequency lesions using delayed‐enhancement magnetic resonance imaging in patients with atrial fibrillation: A modification of the method used by the University of Utah group

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Impact of left ventricular afterload on longitudinal dyssynchrony in patients with severe aortic stenosis and preserved ejection fraction.

Y. Okita, K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, 2012, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Dynamic left ventricular dyssynchrony assessed on 3-dimensional speckle-tracking area strain during dobutamine stress has a negative impact on cardiovascular events in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2013, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Reverse remodelling induces progressive ventricular resynchronization after cardiac resynchronization therapy 'from vicious to virtuous cycle'.

K. Hirata, D. Sugiyama, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2009, European journal of echocardiography : the journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology.

Relation between left ventricular morphology and reduction in functional mitral regurgitation by cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, H. Kawai, 2011, The American journal of cardiology.

Antithrombotic Therapy for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves　- Real-World Data From the Multicenter, Prospective, Observational BPV-AF Registry.

Kiyoshi Yoshida, C. Izumi, Y. Sakata, 2021, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Association of Left Atrial Size With Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Having Undergone Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement From the BPV-AF Registry

Kiyoshi Yoshida, Y. Sakata, T. Sakamoto, 2023, Circulation reports.

Left Ventricular Endocardial Dysfunction in Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction after Receiving Anthracycline

K. Hirata, H. Minami, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2013, Echocardiography.

Easy-to-use comprehensive speckle-tracking approach for cardiac resynchronization therapy.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, H. Kawai, 2014, Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society.

Value of convex-type ST-segment elevation and abnormal Q waves for electrocardiographic-based identification of left ventricular remodeling in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, T. Onishi, H. Kawai, 2009, The Kobe journal of medical sciences.

Jan van den Berg, Louis B. Bartels, H. Heidbuchel, 2022, Lancet.

Rapid progression of neuromuscular disorder related cardiomyopathy in a young patient.

K. Hirata, Y. Takeshima, S. Kawano, 2013, Internal medicine.

K. Hirata, K. Fukuzawa, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2010, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Efficacy of Longitudinal Speckle Tracking Strain in Conjunction with Isometric Handgrip Stress Test for Detection of Ischemic Myocardial Segments

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, Echocardiography.

Visualization of the radiofrequency lesion after pulmonary vein isolation using delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging fused with magnetic resonance angiography

M. Chimura, T. Sawada, T. Onishi, 2015, Journal of arrhythmia.

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis associated with cancer of unknown origin complicated with thrombus in the left auricular appendage: case report

Natsuko Miura, K. Hirata, J. Saegusa, 2011, Cardiovascular ultrasound.

Subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients with reverse-remodeled dilated cardiomyopathy.

K. Hirata, Hidekazu Tanaka, K. Ryo, 2012, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Guided Fibrinolytic Therapy for Extensive Thrombus in Reperfused ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

H. Kawai, Yu Takahashi, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 2021, Circulation Journal.

Utility of phase contrast MR imaging for assessment of pulmonary flow and pressure estimation in patients with pulmonary hypertension: Comparison with right heart catheterization and echocardiography

A. Kono, S. Matsumoto, Y. Ohno, 2009, Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI.

Utility of combined assessment of baseline dyssynchrony and its acute improvement to predict long-term outcomes after cardiac resynchronization therapy.

K. Hirata, Yuko Fukuda, Hidekazu Tanaka, 2012, The American journal of cardiology.