1.A trend of European medical education for attitudinal learning.
Medical Education 1987;18(3):226-229
3.Recent advance in synthesizing biocomposite materials.
Yukio IMANISHI ; Yoshihiro ITO
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1989;19(1):53-61
In order to synthesize biocompatible materials that are used for artificial organs, hybridization of materials with biologically active substances seems to be most effective. To prevent coagulation upon blood/materials contact, hybridization with the materials of the repressor of coagulation factors or platelet and the activator of fibrinolysis has been done. Simultaneous hybridization of two kinds of biologically active substances has also been found effective. Recently, cell/materials hybridization is particularly popular. For this type of hybridization composite materials have been developed that are convenient for cell lining or in vivo compatible with living cells. This method will lead to the control of cell functions with suitable materials and a future development is expected.
4.An Example of Behavioral Education in Medical Education (2)
Katsutaro NAGATA ; Yukio ITO ; Yujiro IKEMI
Medical Education 1983;14(3):190-192
5.Huge Unruptured Aneurysm of the Sinus of Valsalva with Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A Case Treated Successfully by Surgery.
Manabu Sato ; Shinya Higuchi ; Yukio Kosako ; Yuji Katayama ; Tsuyoshi Ito
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1998;27(6):376-379
An isolated huge unruptured aneurysm of the right coronary sinus of Valsalva was detected incidentally in a 47-year-old man. Echocardiography and aortograms revealed severe aortic insufficiency with moderate stenosis, and mild dilatation of the lower ascending aorta without annulo-aortic ectasia. At operation, a sclerotic bicuspid aortic valve was confirmed. These abnormal findings necessitated a reconstruction of the aortic root with a valved conduit and reimplantation of the coronary arteries (Bentall operation with the Carrel patch technique). Pathologic examination of the resected aortic wall showed diffuse sclerotic change and partial medial degeneration.
6.DIFFERENTIAL DIGITAL PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF MICROCIRCULATORY RESPONSES INDUCED BY ARM POSITION CHANGE AND IMAGE LOADING IN KENDO MASTERS
YUKIO TANAKA ; KAZUMI EGUCHI ; TAKASHI ITO ; TAKASHI TAKEMIYA
Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2004;53(2):235-244
The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences and effects of positional loading (arm position change) and image loading in Budo (martial arts) competitors, mainly kendo (Japanese fencing) masters. The microcirculatory responses were measured by differential digital photoplethys-mography (ΔDPG) using the characteristics of Budo mental attitude, experience and skill as para-meters.
The subjects were 7 kendo masters of the fifth grade or higher with mean experience of 29 years, 7 kendo athletes, 7 kyudo (Japanese archery) athletes, 5 karate athletes in university sports clubs and 9 middle-aged controls. Positional loading induced myogenic responses and image loading for examining sympathetic effects via the central nervous system on peripheral circulation were mea-sured in the subjects at rest in a sitting position. The following results were obtained
The increase in the . ΔPG-P wave height in response to positional loading was markedly larger in the kendo masters. In particular, the increase when raising the right arm was significantly higher in the kendo masters than in the kyudo and karate athletes (P<0.05) . The decrease in the ΔDPG-P wave height when lowering the right arm was smallest in the kendo masters. There were differences in the peripheral vascular responses between kinds of Budo and levels of skill, which were induced by differences at the time of arm raising.
The DPG-P wave height was significantly lower during stress imaging than before loading in all subjects. The effect of stress imaging was smallest in the kendo masters, and markedly large in the kyudo athletes (P<0.05) . During relaxation imaging, an increase in the ΔDPG-P wave height was observed in the kendo masters alone, and the occurrence of vascular dilation was confirmed.
These results suggest that arteriolar responses of kendo masters are flexible and stable despite their long training period ; and the control and regulation of muscle vascular tone is well-maintained via the central nerve-sympathetic and myogenic coupling.
7.A case report of an extended aortic arch anastomosis for an infant with the persistent fifth aortic arch associated with atresia of the fourth aortic arch.
Hideyuki KAWACHI ; Yukio WADA ; Takahiro KAWAI ; Katsuhiko NISHIYAMA ; Masafumi ITO ; Koichi OGA ; Takahiro OKA
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1989;19(3):351-356
The persistent fifth aortic arch is rare vascular anomaly. To our knowledge, this is the 24th reported case of the persistent fifth aortic arch. This patient was a 31 days old male infant and had the persistent fifth aortic arch associated with atresia of the fourth aortic arch, patent ductus arteriosus, a double-outlet right ventricle, and a mesocardia. He underwent a fifth aortic arch division and an extended aortic arch anastomosis with a division of ductus arteriosus. There was no blood pressure gradient between upper and lower limbs after the repair. However, no weaning from a cardiopulmonary bypass after the subsequent radical operation for double-outlet right ventricle caused his death.
8.An Operative Case of Primary Cardiac Angiosarcoma of the Left Atrium.
Manabu Sato ; Shinya Higuchi ; Yukio Kosako ; Hisao Suda ; Yuji Katayama ; Tsuyoshi Ito
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1998;27(5):331-334
Primary cardiac tumors are comparatively rare. Primary cardiac angiosarcoma is the most common cardiac malignant tumor and the most common site of this tumor is in the right atrium. It is usually difficult to diagnose and treat this condition before death. The present case of primary cardiac angiosarcoma was located in the left atrium, which is very rare. A cardiac malignant tumor was suspected in this 56-year-old man based on chest MRI examination. The operation was performed successfully but its outcome was very poor.
9.A Case of Hepatitis and Interstitial Pneumonitis Induced by Hangeshashin-to and Shosaiko-to.
Yumi OKADA ; Kenji WATANABE ; Yukio SUZUKI ; Kunihiko SUZUKI ; Go ITO ; Akihiko MURANUSHI ; Shigeru KURAMOCHI ; Kanji TSUCHIMOTO ; Shogo ISHINO ; Toshihiko HANAWA
Kampo Medicine 1999;50(1):57-65
A 60-year-old male patient visited the Oriental Medicine Research Institute of the Kitasato on ***** because of abdominal discomfort. Hangeshashin-to was administered to him and the abdominal discomfort was relieved. He continued to take Hangeshashin-to from June to August 1997. He had chills, high fever, and fatigue from ********. He stopped Hangeshashin-to and took Shosaiko-to for five days because of liver dysfunction. He was admitted to our hospital on ********. Antibiotics and stronger neo-minophagen C were administered to him. A chest roentgenogram revealed a ground-glass shadow on the left upper lung, and Shosaiko-to was discontinued. The patient began to complain of dyspnea and had fine crackles on the chest. A chest roentgenogram and chest CT showed interstitial pneumonitis. Oral predonisolone therapy was started for hypoxemia and the patient improved. A drug lymphocytes stimulation test revealed that lymphocytes were stimulated by Shosaiko-to and its components, Saiko and Ogon. A chest roentgenogram just before ingesting Hangeshashin-to revealed the interstitial change of the lung. Taken all together, this patient suffered from druginduced hepatitis and pneumonitis as a result of ingesting Hangeshashin-to and Shosaiko-to.
10.Studies on Low Back Pain Caused by Agricultural Work in Flat Villages of South District in Akita Prefecture and by Work of Fisherman in a Fishing Village in Iwate Prefecture
Takeshi Sugaya ; Shigeki Hayashi ; Masato Hayashi ; Tomio Matsuoka ; Atsuro Yoshizumi ; Shinji Okubo ; Hiroshi Kitahara ; Kazuhiro Watanabe ; Yukio Ito ; Akira Kotanagi
Journal of the Japanese Association of Rural Medicine 1983;32(4):817-826
As regards to low back pain of agricultural worker, there are many problems still as to a syndrom of “Nofusho” in rural medicine, a disease in ocupational medicine and clinic of orthopedic.
Agricultural worker who complained of low back pain varies with their country and farm products, and it tend to increase with adding to their age. Further, the female rate of low back pain showed slightly high tendency than the made rate, 8.5-12.5 % of male, 6.5-13.4 % of female always complained of low back pain.
According to the findings of roentogenographic examination of back bone, the deformed vertebrae was found clearly, especially, low back pain caused by a trauma of soft tissue and iscogenic pain showed in farmers. Therefor, it is necessary to be improved working posture and condition.
In comparrison with non-farmer, it is located in order of truck drivers. bus drivers and repairmen.