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Cardiology Clinical Outcomes

Procedural volume for the Cardiology Department.
Latest available year: 2024. Prior years are shown for trend comparison.

Data note: All figures reflect activity within the Cardiology Department.
Cardiovascular Surgery outcomes are published separately.

Overview

Key Figures (2024)

  • 500 PCI — percutaneous coronary intervention
  • 149 TAVI — transcatheter aortic valve implantation
  • 626 EVT — endovascular therapy for peripheral artery disease
  • 77 catheter ablation procedures
  • 28 WATCHMAN — left atrial appendage closure
  • 58 pacemaker implantations

Full breakdown by procedure is shown below.

What this means for patients

  • No waiting list — assessment and treatment are typically provided within weeks
  • Emergency coronary intervention available 24/7
  • One of the highest TAVI volumes in Osaka
  • Advanced techniques for complex and heavily calcified lesions

Located 20 minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Procedure Volume (2022–2024)

Procedure volumes are presented across three years to illustrate trends.

Cardiology Procedure Volume (2022–2024)

Procedure 2022 2023 2024
PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) 485 385 500
EVT (endovascular therapy — peripheral arteries) 721 668 626
TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) 102 130 149
MitraClip (transcatheter mitral valve repair) 16 15 15
WATCHMAN (left atrial appendage closure) 12 7 28
Catheter ablation 289 71 77
Pacemaker implantation 75 54 58
ICD implantation 14 4 3
CRT implantation 7 8 2

Structural Heart — TAVI Trend

TAVI volume has increased steadily since 2016, reflecting both rising referral volumes
and expanding indications to lower-risk patients.

TAVI Annual Volume (2016–2024)

Core Capabilities

Coronary & Emergency

  • PCI including complex and bifurcation lesions
  • FFR-guided physiological assessment
  • 24/7 primary PCI for acute myocardial infarction
  • Impella mechanical circulatory support

Structural Heart

  • TAVI — high procedural volume in the region
  • MitraClip — transcatheter mitral valve repair
  • WATCHMAN — left atrial appendage closure
  • Heart Team evaluation for all structural cases

Rhythm & Vascular

  • Pulse field ablation (from April 2025)
  • Cryoballoon and radiofrequency ablation
  • Pacemaker, ICD, CRT, leadless pacemaker, S-ICD
  • EVT — advanced techniques for calcified lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD)