2024 Procedural Volume
- 500 PCI procedures — including complex cases and emergencies
- 149 TAVI procedures — one of the higher volumes in Osaka
- 626 EVT procedures — peripheral artery disease
- 77 catheter ablation procedures
- 28 WATCHMAN — left atrial appendage closure
Full outcome data: Cardiology Clinical Outcomes →
What this means for you
- No waiting list — treatment typically begins within one week
- Emergency cardiovascular care available 24/7
- Led by former Clinical Professor, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
- Heart Team pathway for TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart procedures
- Second opinions always welcome
20 minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX)
About Us
The Cardiology Department at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital provides care
across acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions — from emergency coronary intervention
to advanced structural heart procedures including TAVI and MitraClip.
With 500 PCI procedures and 149 TAVI procedures performed in 2024,
this represents one of the higher procedural volumes in Osaka.
The department is led by Dr. Hiroshi Fujita — Vice President of the hospital
and former Clinical Professor at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine —
who specialises in ischemic heart disease, coronary circulation, and cardiac nuclear medicine.
Expertise spans structural heart intervention, arrhythmia,
and endovascular treatment for peripheral artery disease.
Emergency cardiovascular care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
When surgical intervention is required, seamless escalation to the Cardiovascular Surgery team
is provided within the same hospital — including the Heart Team pathway for TAVI and MitraClip.
For international patients, consultations and treatment are coordinated
through the International Medical Support Office.
When to visit / When to call ER
Visit this department if:
- You have chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting episodes.
- You have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having coronary artery disease, heart failure, or arrhythmia.
- You have valvular heart disease (aortic stenosis or mitral regurgitation) and are considering catheter-based treatment.
- You have atrial fibrillation and are concerned about stroke risk or anticoagulation.
- You have peripheral artery disease affecting the legs.
- You are seeking a second opinion on interventional cardiology care.
Call ER immediately if:
- Sudden or severe chest pain or pressure
- Severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness or sudden collapse
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat with dizziness or near-syncope
- Sudden leg pain, coldness, or pallor suggesting acute limb ischaemia
If you are unsure, please contact the Emergency Department first.
Services
Referral from another medical institution is recommended but not required for international patients.
Treatment flow
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Initial consultation and assessment
Symptoms, medical history, and prior test results are reviewed.
ECG, echocardiography, coronary CT, and other imaging studies are arranged as needed.
Overseas reports and test results are accepted. -
2
Treatment planning
Treatment options — including medical therapy, catheter-based intervention,
or Heart Team evaluation for structural heart procedures — are discussed in detail.
For complex cases, surgical input is available within the same hospital. -
3
Intervention and hospitalisation
Catheter-based procedures are performed by experienced cardiologists
supported by specialist nursing and clinical engineering teams.
Hospitalisation is arranged when required. -
4
Follow-up and ongoing care
Structured follow-up is provided after all procedures.
Remote follow-up coordination for international patients is available
through the International Medical Support Office after discharge.
Clinical leadership
Hiroshi Fujita, M.D., Ph.D.
藤田 博
Vice President / Head of Cardiology
Former Clinical Professor, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital
Japanese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics (CVIT) specialist;
Fellow, Japanese College of Cardiology (FJCC);
Fellow, Japanese Coronary Association (FJCA);
Fellow, Japanese Circulation Society (FJCS)
Contact
Contact us from overseas
Start with a brief message to our International Medical Support Department.
Please include your diagnosis, current condition, and the type of consultation or treatment you are seeking.
We will review your case and guide you through
the next steps.