Hirotsugu Atarashi

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1 Urgent management of rapid heart rate in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter and left ventricular dysfunction: comparison of the ultra-short-acting β1-selective blocker landiolol with digoxin (J-Land Study). Circ J 2013 1.87
2 Randomized trial of angiotensin II-receptor blocker vs. dihydropiridine calcium channel blocker in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with hypertension (J-RHYTHM II study). Europace 2010 1.63
3 Optimal treatment strategy for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: J-RHYTHM Study. Circ J 2008 1.57
4 Incidence of ischemic stroke in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation not receiving anticoagulation therapy--pooled analysis of the Shinken Database, J-RHYTHM Registry, and Fushimi AF Registry. Circ J 2014 1.49
5 Thromboembolic events in paroxysmal vs. permanent non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Subanalysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2014 1.49
6 Validation of CHA₂DS₂-VASc and HAS-BLED scores in Japanese patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: an analysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2014 1.47
7 Target international normalized ratio values for preventing thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events in Japanese patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: results of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2013 1.45
8 Use of Warfarin in Elderly Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Subanalysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2015 1.45
9 Validation of Risk Scoring System Excluding Female Sex From CHA2DS2-VASc in Japanese Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation – Subanalysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2015 1.41
10 The undetermined geometrical factors contributing to the transverse conduction block of the crista terminalis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2009 1.41
11 Dose-response effects of bepridil in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation monitored with transtelephonic electrocardiograms: a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled,double-blind study (J-BAF Study). Circ J 2009 1.41
12 Target intensity of anticoagulation with warfarin in Japanese patients with valvular atrial fibrillation – subanalysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2014 1.40
13 [End-of-life care in special elderly nursing home for very elderly adults in comparison with emergency palliative therapy in general hospitals]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2010 1.39
14 Long-term prognosis of probands with Brugada-pattern ST-elevation in leads V1-V3. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2009 1.25
15 Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the general population of Japan: an analysis based on periodic health examination. Int J Cardiol 2008 1.24
16 Variant angina and coronary artery spasm: the clinical spectrum, pathophysiology, and management. J Nippon Med Sch 2011 1.19
17 Osborn waves associated with ventricular fibrillation in a patient with vasospastic angina. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2002 1.16
18 Effects of music therapy on autonomic nervous system activity, incidence of heart failure events, and plasma cytokine and catecholamine levels in elderly patients with cerebrovascular disease and dementia. Int Heart J 2009 1.11
19 Possible contribution of the sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+) pump function to electrical and mechanical alternans. J Electrocardiol 2003 0.95
20 The VA relationship after differential atrial overdrive pacing: a novel tool for the diagnosis of atrial tachycardia in the electrophysiologic laboratory. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2007 0.95
21 Osborn waves: history and significance. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J 2004 0.94
22 Nutritional Status is Associated with Inflammation and Predicts a Poor Outcome in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure. J Atheroscler Thromb 2016 0.90
23 Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy inhibits the progression from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to chronic atrial fibrillation. Circ J 2005 0.85
24 Cardiac angiosarcoma diagnosed by transvenous endomyocardial biopsy with the aid of transesophageal echocardiography and intra-procedural consultation. Int Heart J 2010 0.85
25 Pacemaker contact dermatitis: The effective use of a polytetrafluoroethylene sheet. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2006 0.84
26 Upregulation of monocyte tissue factor activity is significantly associated with low-grade chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome. Circ J 2010 0.83
27 Beneficial Effect of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation - Results of the J-RHYTHM Registry 2. Circ J 2016 0.82
28 Upregulation of monocyte proinflammatory cytokine production by C-reactive protein is significantly related to ongoing myocardial damage and future cardiac events in patients with chronic heart failure. J Card Fail 2010 0.82
29 Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on the levels of inflammatory markers, cardiac function and long-term prognosis in chronic heart failure patients with dyslipidemia. J Atheroscler Thromb 2014 0.82
30 Effect of long-term nitrate treatment on cardiac events in patients with vasospastic angina. Circ J 2011 0.81
31 Vasodilatory effect of subsequent administration of fasudil, a rho-kinase inhibitor, surpasses that of nitroglycerin at the concentric coronary stenosis in patients with stable angina pectoris. Circ J 2006 0.81
32 Pharmacological preconditioning with bradykinin affords myocardial protection through NO-dependent mechanisms. Int Heart J 2005 0.81
33 Classification and assessment of computerized diagnostic criteria for Brugada-type electrocardiograms. Heart Rhythm 2010 0.80
34 Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are not effective at inhibiting further fibrous changes in the atria in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation: speculation from analysis of the time course of fibrillary wave amplitudes. Jpn Heart J 2004 0.80
35 Antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation: evaluation and positioning of new oral anticoagulant agents. Circ J 2011 0.80
36 Inhibition of the reverse mode of the Na+/Ca2+ exchange by KB-R7943 augments arrhythmogenicity in the canine heart during rapid heart rates. J Electrocardiol 2005 0.80
37 Effects of statin therapy on the production of monocyte pro-inflammatory cytokines, cardiac function, and long-term prognosis in chronic heart failure patients with dyslipidemia. Circ J 2012 0.79
38 Investigation of the optimal treatment strategy for atrial fibrillation in Japan. Circ J 2003 0.78
39 Three-minute ECG recording and arrhythmia detection in the evaluation and promotion of health. Intern Med 2007 0.78
40 Pharmacological conversion of persistent atrial fibrillation into sinus rhythm with oral pilsicainide: pilsicainide suppression trial for persistent atrial fibrillation II. Circ J 2006 0.78
41 Upregulation of monocyte tissue factor activity is significantly associated with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with metabolic syndrome. J Atheroscler Thromb 2011 0.78
42 Impacts of patient characteristics on the effectiveness of landiolol in AF/AFL patients complicated with LV dysfunction: Subgroup analysis of the J-Land study. Adv Ther 2014 0.78
43 Mapping-guided ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus: a novel simplified approach to radiofrequency catheter ablation of isthmus-dependent atrial flutter. Heart Rhythm 2006 0.78
44 Osteoprotegerin is Associated With Endothelial Function and Predicts Early Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. Int Heart J 2015 0.77
45 Clinical implication of T-wave morphology analysis as a new repolarization descriptor. Circ J 2005 0.77
46 Greater insulin resistance indicates decreased diurnal variation in the QT interval in patients with type 2 diabetes. Heart Vessels 2013 0.77
47 Electrocardiographic and electrophysiological characteristics of atrial fibrillation organized into atrial flutter by oral administration of class I antiarrhythmic agents. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2003 0.77
48 Effect of carvedilol on reduction in heart rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. J Clin Med Res 2013 0.77
49 Spiritual activation in very elderly individuals assessed as heart rate variability and plasma IL/10/IL-6 ratios. Int Heart J 2011 0.77
50 Administration of the Rho-kinase inhibitor, fasudil, following nitroglycerin additionally dilates the site of coronary spasm in patients with vasospastic angina. Coron Artery Dis 2008 0.76
51 Long-term effects of upstream therapy on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients without overt heart diseases. Int Heart J 2009 0.76
52 Characteristics of the electrical activity within the persistent left superior vena cava: comparative view with reference to the ligament of Marshall. J Electrocardiol 2003 0.76
53 Relationship between left ventricular dyssynchrony and systolic dysfunction is independent of impaired left ventricular myocardial perfusion in heart failure: assessment with 99mTc-sestamibi gated myocardial scintigraphy. Int J Cardiol 2012 0.75
54 Thrombin inhibitor or factor xa inhibitor? -Opening of a New Era of antithrombotic management-. Circ J 2011 0.75
55 Differences in 12-lead electrocardiogram between symptomatic and asymptomatic Brugada syndrome patients. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2008 0.75
56 Olanzapine-related life-threatening hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome: a case report. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2012 0.75
57 [Examination of questionnaires regarding diabetic peripheral neuropathy in epalrestat-treated patients and their usefulness in the treatment of the patients during the treatment course]. Yakugaku Zasshi 2009 0.75
58 Impact of statin therapy on renal function and long-term prognosis in acute coronary syndrome patients with chronic kidney disease. Int Heart J 2010 0.75
59 [Serial review No.12 Calcium antagonist-improvement in the study of basic and clinical research-Calcium and arrhythmia]. Clin Calcium 2004 0.75
60 Prognostic value of heart rate variability in comparison with annual health examinations in very elderly subjects. J Nippon Med Sch 2013 0.75
61 Effect of insulin resistance associated with compensatory hyperinsulinemia on the long-term prognosis in patients with vasospastic angina. Int J Cardiol 2012 0.75
62 [Management of elderly patients with atrial fibrillation]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2012 0.75
63 Clinical significance and contributing factors of long-term variability in induced ventricular tachyarrhythmias. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2003 0.75
64 Characteristics of a new repolarization descriptor substituted for T-wave morphology analysis in patients with cardiomyopathy and myocardial infarction. Circ J 2006 0.75
65 [Continuation of end-of-life care in a special elderly nursing home and the role of doctors]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2012 0.75
66 Clinical and Electrocardiographic Characteristics of Electrical Storms Due to Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Refractory to Intravenous Amiodarone. Circ J 2015 0.75
67 [A case of fever of unknown origin that diagnosed as early-phase of Takayasu arteritis by FDG-PET/CT]. Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi 2011 0.75
68 Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of the EXPAND Study: Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Xa Inhibitor, Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in a Nationwide Cohort of Japanese Patients Diagnosed as Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation. Tohoku J Exp Med 2016 0.75
69 Guidelines for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Cardiovascular Drugs Clinical Use of Blood Drug Concentration Monitoring (JCS 2015) - Digest Version. Circ J 2017 0.75
70 Impact of drug alteration to maintain rhythm control in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. - Subanalysis from J-RHYTHM study -. Circ J 2010 0.75
71 Relationships between the serum cholesterol levels, production of monocyte proinflammatory cytokines and long-term prognosis in patients with chronic heart failure. Intern Med 2014 0.75
72 Comparison of antiarrhythmics used in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: subanalysis of J-RHYTHM Study. Circ J 2009 0.75
73 Characterization of transient atrial rhythm occurring between typical atrial flutter and its termination with class III drugs. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2008 0.75
74 Regional Differences in Frequency of Warfarin Therapy and Thromboembolism in Japanese Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Analysis of the J-RHYTHM Registry. Circ J 2016 0.75
75 Atypical exercise stress myocardial perfusion SPECT imaging in a patient with effort angina pectoris. Circ J 2010 0.75
76 Pseudotermination of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia related to isorhythmic atrioventricular dissociation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2003 0.75
77 Pronounced effect of procainamide on clockwise right atrial isthmus conduction compared with counterclockwise conduction: possible mechanism of the greater incidence of common atrial flutter during antiarrhythmic therapy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2002 0.75
78 Noninvasive diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis using microvolt T-wave alternans. Int Heart J 2009 0.75
79 Differential Effects of Atorvastatin and Pitavastatin on Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and the Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Patients with Dyslipidemia. J Atheroscler Thromb 2015 0.75
80 [Fundamental principle in therapy for arrhythmia]. Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi 2006 0.75
81 Randomized study of angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker vs dihydropiridine calcium antagonist for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertension. Circ J 2006 0.75
82 Clinical significance of wide QRS complexes at the termination of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias. J Nippon Med Sch 2002 0.75
83 [Diagnosis and treatment of Brugada syndrome: the current status in Japan]. Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi 2004 0.75
84 Utility of rapid D-dimer measurement for screening of acute cardiovascular disease in the emergency setting. J Cardiol 2009 0.75