Takashima Seiji | Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Takashima Seiji
Department Of Cardiology Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Takashima Seiji
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Shimazu Takashi
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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TAKASHIMA Seiji
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Minamino Tetsuo
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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MINAMINO Tetsuo
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Asanuma Hiroshi
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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HORI Masatsugu
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Kitakaze Masafumi
Cardiovascular Div. Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Asanuma Hiroshi
Department of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Asanuma Hiroshi
Departments Of Cardiology Chubu Rosai Hospital
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Kitakaze Masafumi
Nagoya University Graduate School Of Medicine
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SANADA Shoji
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Sanada Shoji
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Tagusari Osamu
Department Of Cardiovascular Surgery Kanto Medical Center Ntt East Corporation
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Shintani Yasunori
Osaka University
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Kitakaze Masafumi
Division Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Okada Kenichiro
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Tsukamoto Osamu
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Shintani Yasunori
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Abe Hiroshi
Cardiovascular Division Osaka Minami Medical Center
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Okada Kenichiro
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Fujita Masashi
Cardiovascular Center Kansai Rosai Hospital
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Fujita Masashi
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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ASANO Yoshihiro
Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Hirata Akio
Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University
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Asano Yoshihiro
Cardiovascular Division Of The Department Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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KITAKAZE Masafumi
Division of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Liao Yulin
Cardiovascular Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Asano Yoshihiro
Department Of Immunology And Host Defenses Ehime University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Node Koichi
Department Of Cardiovascular And Renal Medicine Saga University
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Node Koichi
Department Of Cardiovascular&renal Medicine Saga University Faculty Of Medicine
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Hirata Akio
Department of Cardiology, Osaka Police Hospital
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Kim Jyonjoon
Cardiovascular Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Kimu Jiyoong
国立循環器病センター
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Abe Hiroshi
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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ASAKURA Masanori
Department of Research and Development of Clinical Research, National Cardiovascular Center
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Kim Jiyoong
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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LIAO Yulin
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Kim Jiyoong
国立循環器病センター 心臓血管内科
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KIM Jiyoong
Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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ASANUMA Hiroshi
Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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TOMOIKE Hitonobu
Cardiovascular Division of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Matsuura Kaoru
国立循環器病センター
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Ogita Hisakazu
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Wakeno Masakatsu
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Kajikawa Mariko
ABLE Corporation
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SAKATA Yasuhiko
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Hori Masatsugu
大阪大学 医学系研究科循環器内科学
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高宮 誠
国立循環器病センター放射線科
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高宮 誠
国立循環器病センター 放射線診療部
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高宮 誠
国立循環器病センター
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Tokuda Michiaki
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Kawamoto Manabu
Division Of Genomic Medicine Department Of Advanced Biomedical Engineering And Science Tokyo Women&a
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Kawamoto Manabu
Institute Of Rheumatology Tokyo Women's Medical University
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Minamino Takazo
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Kamada Takenobu
The First Department Of Medicine And The Department Of Medical Information Science
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Makino H
Department Of Medicine And Clinical Science Okayama University Graduate School Of Medicine And Denti
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Kosuge Masami
Yokohama City University School Of Medicine
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Kitakaze Masafumi
国立循環器病センター 心臓血管
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Kitakaze Masafumi
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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ASAKURA Masanori
Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Fujita Masashi
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Kim Chijun
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Asakura Masanori
Cardiovascular Division Of Internal Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Takamiya Makoto
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Miyamoto Takashi
1st Dept. Of Surg. Osaka Univ. Med. School
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MINATOYA Kenji
National Cardiovascular Center
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Mochizuki Naoki
Department Of Structural Analysis Research Institute National Cardiovascular Center
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Kitakaze Masafumi
Division Of Cardiovascular Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Tada Michihiko
大阪大学 医系研究 病理病態
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Tada Michihiko
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Tada Michihiko
米国
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Sakata Yasuhiko
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Tada Michihiko
First Department Of Medicine Osaka University School Of Medicine
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Tada Michihiko
Department Of Medicine And Pathophysiology Graduate School Of Medicine Osaka University
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Suga H
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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USAMI Masaya
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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SHIMIZU Masahiko
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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SUNA Shinichiro
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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SATO Hiroshi
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Matsuda H
Department Of Cardiovascular Surgery Hyogo Medical College
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HIRATA Akio
Cardiovascular Division, Osaka Police Hospital
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Kawamoto Manabu
国立医薬品食品衛生研究所
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Suga Hiroyki
Department Of Systems Physiology Okayama University Graduate School Of Medicine Dentistry And Pharma
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Miyashita K
Department Of Cardiovascular Surgery National Cardiovascular Center
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Sakata Y
Center For Advanced Medical Engineering And Informatics Osaka University
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Makino H
Department Of Medicine And Clinical Science Okayama University Graduate School Of Medicine Dentistry
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Hori M
Hyogo University Of Health Sciences
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Suna Shinichiro
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Shimizu Masahiko
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Katoh Masaaki
国立医薬品食品衛生研究所
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ZHAO Hui
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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LIAO Yulin
Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Seguchi Osamu
National Cardiovascular Center
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Muro K
国立がんセンター中央病院
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Muro Kei
Gastrointestinal Oncology Division National Cancer Center Hospital
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Kimu Chiyun
Division Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Hirata Akio
Cardiovascular Division Osaka Police Hospital
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ISOMURA Tadashi
Hayama Heart Center
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Fujita Masashi
Cardiovascular medicine, Osaka University
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Takashima Seiji
Cardiovascular medicine, Osaka University
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Minamino Tetsuo
Cardiovascular medicine, Osaka University
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Seguchi Osamu
Department of Bioregulatory Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Okazaki Hidetoshi
Department of Bioregulatory Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Manabe Kasumi
鳥取大学 医学系研究科再生医療学
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Seguchi Osamu
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Sakakibara Hiroshi
National Cardiovascular Center
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Asano Yoshihiro
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Tomoike H
Division Of Preventive Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Manabe Hisao
Division Of Cardiac Surgery National Cardiovascular Center
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Hon Masatsugu
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Katoh Masahiko
日本大学医学部附属駿河台病院 循環器科
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Kitakaze Masafumi
大阪大学 第1内科
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Kimu Chiyun
Cardiology Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Takahama Hiroyuki
Cardiovascular Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Kawashiri Masa-aki
金沢大学 医学系研究科循環医科学専攻
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Minatoya Kenji
国立循環器病センター 心臓血管外科
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Matsuo Hirohide
Division Of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medic
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Abe Hiroshi
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Hoshida Shiro
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Takeda Hiroshi
The First Department of Medicine, Osaka University Medical School
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Hikosoh Shungo
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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NAKATANI Daisaku
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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HORI Masatsugu
Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
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MIZUNO Hiroya
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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TAKEDA Hiroshi
Department of Medical Information Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Yamada Takahisa
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Nishino Masami
Osaka Rosai Hospital
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Yamada Takahisa
Osaka Prefectural Hospital
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Horio Masaru
Ehime University
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Matsuda Hikaru
Cardiovascular Division Osaka Polici Hospital
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MORI Hidezo
Department of Cardiac Physiology, National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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葛谷 恒彦
国立循環器病センター 内科心臓血管 部門
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葛谷 恒彦
大阪大学
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Nobuyoshi Masakiyo
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Komamura K
Department Of Cardiovascular Dynamics Research Institute National Cardiovascular Center
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Takeda Hiroshi
Department Of Medical Information Science Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Sawa Yoshiki
Department Of Cardiovascular Surgery Osaka Graduate School Of Medicine
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Takagi Hiromichi
Department Of Medical Information Science Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Sato Y
Department Of Cardiology Kawaguchi Municipal Medical Center
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Satomi Kazuhiro
Division Of Cardiology Department Of Internal Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Sueyoshi Kenji
Department Of Internal Medicine Rohsai Hospital. Sakai Osaka Japan
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Kitakaze Masafumi
National Cardiovascular Center
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Sato Yuichi
日本大学 医学部循環器内科学
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Koseki Masahiro
大阪大学 医学系研究科循環器内科学
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Isomura Tadashi
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery,Hayama Heart Center
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Kitabatake Akira
The First Department Of Medicine Osaka University School Of Medicine
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Hori Masatsugu
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Matsuda Hikaru
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Mizuno Hiroya
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Mizuno Hiroya
大阪大学 医学系研究科循環器内科学
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Mizuno Hiroya
Department Of Internal Medicine And Therapeutics Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Shinozaki Yoshiro
Department Of Pathology Kawasaki Medical School
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KOMAMURA Kazuo
Division of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Tomoike Hitonobu
国立循環器病センター 疫学部
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Kurose Kouichi
Project Team For Pharmacogenetics National Institute Of Health Sciences
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Nakatani Daisaku
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine Osaka University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Myoishi Masafumi
Department of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Asakura Masanori
National Cardiovascular Center
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Asanuma Hiroshi
National Cardiovascular Center
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Komamura Kazuo
Cardiovascular Division, National Cardiovascular Center
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Mochizuki Naoki
Department of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Kim Jiyoong
Department of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Wakeno Masakatsu
Department of Cardiovascular medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Yoda S
Department Of Advanced Medicine Nihon University School Of Medicine
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Yokoyama Shinichiro
Second Department Of Internal Medicine Nihon University School Of Medicine
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OGAI Akiko
Cardiovascular Division of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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KATO Hisakazu
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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NAKAMARU Kenji
Biomedical Research Laboratories, Sankyo Co. Ltd.
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FURUKAWA Hidehiko
Biomedical Research Laboratories, Sankyo Co. Ltd.
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Takahama Hiroyuki
National Cardiovascular Center
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Kimu Chiyun
National Cardiovascular Center
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Wakeno Masakatsu
National Cardiovascular Center
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Sasaki Hideyuki
National Cardiovascular Center
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Komamura Kazuo
National Cardiovascular Center
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Mochizuki Naoki
Cardiovascular medicine, Osaka University
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Asanuma Hiroshi
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Kim Jiyoong
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center
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Furukawa Hidehiko
Biomedical Research Laboratories Sankyo Co. Ltd.
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Nakamaru Kenji
Biomedical Research Laboratories Sankyo Co. Ltd.
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Ogai Akiko
Cardiovascular Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Kitamura Soichiro
Cardiovascular Surgery, National Cardiovascular Center
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Mochizuki Naoki
Department Of Structural Analysis National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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Nishino Masami
Department Of Cardiology Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Yokoyama Sin-ichiro
Department Of Advanced Medicine Nihon University School Of Medicine
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Inoue Michitoshi
The First Dept. of Medicine, Osaka University
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Mori H
国立病院機構岡山医療センター 循環器科
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Manabe Hisao
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery National Cardiovascular Center
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Myoishi Masafumi
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Tada Michihiko
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Tsukamoto Yoshitane
Department of Pathology, National Cardiovascular Center
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Abe Hiroshi
Cardiovascular Division Osaka National Hospital
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Kim Jyonjoon
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Ogida Hisakazu
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Wakeno Masakatsu
National Cardiovascular Center Department Of Internal Medicine
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Miyashita Kotaro
Department Of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Center
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Syudo Yasuhiro
大阪大学 心臓血管外科
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Sasaki Hideyuki
Cardiovascular Division Of Medicine National Cardiovascular Center
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Sato Yuichi
Department Of Imaging Health Park Clinic Kurosawa
著作論文
- Up-Regulation of Cell Adhesion Molecule Genes in Human Endothelial Cells Stimulated by Lymphotoxin Alpha : DNA Microarray Analysis
- PJ-225 Lymphotoxin-alpha Regulates Monocyte Adhesion to Endothelial Cells by Up-regulation of Cell Adhesion Molecules via PI3K-Akt-NFkB Pathway in Human Endothelial Cells(Atherosclerosis, basic(06)(IHD),Poster Session(Japanese),The 72nd Annual Scientific
- Inhibition of Cardiac Remodeling by Pravastatin Is Associated with Amelioration of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
- Atorvastatin Slows the Progression of Cardiac Remodeling in Mice with Pressure Overload and Inhibits Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Activation
- OJ-250 A Novel Role of Histamine H2 Receptors in the Pathophysiology of Canine Heart Failure Induced by Sustained Rapid Pacing(Heart failure, basic-2, The 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- FRS-092 Chronic Stimulation of Adenosine A2b Receptors Begun after Myocardial Infarction Prevents Cardiac Remodeling in Rats(Heart Failure, Cardiac Remodeling and Cardiomyopathy 2, The 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- PJ-047 The Combined Therapy of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker and Beta-blockers Submaximally Limits Infarct Size(Acute Myocardial Infarction, Basic 2 (IHD) : PJ8)(Poster Session (Japanese))
- PJ-046 Celiprolol, a Selective β_1-Adrenoceptor Antagonist, Limits Infarct Size via NO-dependent Mechanisms(Acute Myocardial Infarction, Basic 2 (IHD) : PJ8)(Poster Session (Japanese))
- 5 Identification of the new therapeutic target of heart failure from microarray-based screening of human failing myocardium(Plenary Session 7 (PL-7) (M) Genomic Approaches to Cardiovascular Diseases : Present and Future,Special Program,The 72nd Annual Sci
- Adenosine-Induced Cardiac Gene Expression of Ischemic Murine Hearts Revealed by cDNA Array Hybridization
- PJ-092 Activation of Adenosine A1 Receptors Inhibits Aldosterone Synthesis in Adrenal Glands(Metabolism/Biochemistry/Energetics-3 (M) PJ16,Poster Session (Japanese),The 70th Anniversary Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blocker Prevents Atrial Structural Remodeling in Rats with Hypertension Induced by Chronic Nitric Oxide Inhibition
- 2 How to Find Novel Pathophysiology and Therapy of Chronic Heart Failure from Genomic Database(Perspectives of Genome-wide Study to Identify Genes Underlying Cardiovascular Diseases,Roundtable Discussion 10 (RT10) (M),The 70th Anniversary Annual Scientifi
- OJ-442 Gq-stimulation along with low activity of proteasome induces cardiac apoptosis : Potential mechanism of transition from hypertrophy to failure(Heart Failure, Basic 3 (M) : OJ54)(Oral Presentation (Japanese))
- OJ-324 Antagonism of Aldosterone Receptor Attenuates Severity of Cardiac Dysfunction and Inflammation Induced by Chronic Blockade of NO Synthesis in Rats(Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Basic/Clinical 2 (H) : OJ39)(Oral Presentation (Japanese))
- Canine DNA Array as a Potential Tool for Combining Physiology and Molecular Biology : An Application for the Gene Expression Profile of Regional Ischemic Myocardium
- OJ-320 Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Mediates Cardioprotection against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury via Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase/Akt Pathway : Evaluation in Vitro Cardiomyocytes and in Vivo Canine Hearts(Acute myocardial infarction, basic-2 (I
- OJ-020 Oxidative Stress-induced Decline of Proteasome Activity Promotes Accumulation of Proapoptotic Proteins and Contributes to Cardiomyocytes Apoptosis in Failing Heart(Heart failure, basic-2 (M) OJ4,Oral Presentation (Japanese),The 70th Anniversary Ann
- The Pathophysiological Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in the Failing Hearts : Possibility of Brain-Type Natriuretic Peptide as its Marker (Heart Failure, Basic 6 (M), The 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- Selective Blockade of Serotonin 5HT2A Receptor Increases Coronary Blood Flow via NO-Dependent Pathway Through 5HT1B Receptor in Hypoperfused Canine Hearts(Coronary Circulation, Basic/Clinical 3 (IHD), The 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Cir
- Decreased Proteasome Activity by Oxidative Stress Induces Cardiac Myocytes Apoptosis via p53-mediated Pathway(Heart Failure, Basic 2 (M), The 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- DNA array for the discovery of genes related to cardiovascular disease and SNP for its application to the large-scale clinical trials
- PE-541 Glycosaminoglycan Modification of Neuropilin-1 Modulates VEGFR2 Signaling(Molecular biology, vascular-3, The 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society)
- OE-126 The Direct Physiological Impact of C-reactive Protein on Ischemicin Vivo Hearts : Reduced Cardiac Nitric Oxide Production but Saved Metabolization(Coronary Circulation, Basic/Clinical 2 (IHD) : OE15)(Oral Presentation (English))
- Differential Effect on Acute Cardioprotection against Myocardial Infarction by Statins : Role of ECTO-5'-Nucleotidase
- CLINICAL APPLICATION OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) FOR THE DETECTION AND DYNAMIC STUDY OF LEFT ATRIAL THROMBUS AND MYXOMA : Doppler, Computed Tomography : PROCEEDINGS OF THE 44th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF THE JAPANESE CIRCULATION SOCIETY
- Amlodipine Increases Coronary Blood Flow and Reduces the Severity of Myocardial Ischemia in Canine Hearts : The Role of NO and Adenosine
- Inhibitory Effects of the CP Compound on Coronary Thromboemboli Caused by an Inhibition of Adenosine Receptors during Coronary Hypoperfusion
- Cellular Mechanisms of Cardioprotection Afforded by Inhibitors of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme in Ischemic Hearts: Role of Bradykinin and Nitric Oxide
- -68-CHANGES IN ULTRASONIC FREQUENCYDEPENDENT ATTENUATION PROPERTIES IN EXPERIMENTAL MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
- -67-QUANTITATIVE INTEGRATED BACKSCATTER AS A SENSITIVE INDICATOR FOR ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN CARDIAC ULTRASONIC TISSUE CHARACTERIZATION