The cardiovascular system supports the vital process of blood circulation, supplying all organs with oxygen and essential nutrients. Because disturbances in its function can be life-threatening, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease belong to a separate field of medicine: cardiology.
Cardiologists in Tokyo actively develop innovative approaches to heart and vascular disease, using the latest achievements of science and technology.
Before prescribing treatment, specialists perform thorough diagnostics that may include:
- X-ray imaging;
- ultrasound of the heart and arteries;
- tomography of the heart and arteries;
- electrophysiological studies;
- laboratory testing.
Cardiology in Tokyo relies heavily on minimally invasive methods, including bypass surgery, stenting and radiofrequency ablation.
