医学博士 日本内科学会認定内科医 日本循環器学会専門医 日本不整脈心電学会認定不整脈専門医 米国不整脈学会上級(フェロー)会員(FHRS) 日本内科学会/日本循環器学会/日本不整脈心電学会 Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society 米国Heart Rhythm Society
役職
一般社団法人日本不整脈心電学会(評議員・国際交流委員会・アジア太平洋部会委員)(九州・沖縄支部運営委員) Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Meeting(Faculty2007-10,2012-13,15-16, 18, 19, 21) 3rd Indonesian Heart Rhythm Society Meeting (Faculty 2015) 2nd – 5th, 9 – 10th THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan (Faculty 2016-19, 23 – 24), APHRS Ablation Curriculum in Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan (Faculty, 2017)/Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society AF Ablation 20th Anniversary Forum (Faculty, 2017) APHRS Complex Arrhythmia Training Course in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan (Faculty, 2023) THRS Autumn Forum in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan (Faculty, 2023) NPO法人 日本ICDの会(顧問) 社団法人 沖縄内科学学術研究振興会理事 沖縄県国民健康保険診療報酬審査委員会委員
審査担当国際医学雑誌(JOURNAL PEER REVIEWER)44誌
American Journal of Cardiology (Top 20 Non-board AJC Reviewers for 2017) / Critical Care Medicine / Critical Care Explorations / Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine / Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology / Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry / Molecular Medicine Reports / Heart Rhythm / Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology / Acta Physiologica / Journal of AHA / Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology / Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology / International Journal of Molecular Medicine / Circulation Journal / BMC Cardiovascular Disorders / BMC Public Health / BMC Geriatrics / eBioMedicine / Acta Cardiologica Sinica / European Journal of Clinical Investigation / The International Journal of Cardiology / The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging/ Scientific Reports / Cardiology Research and Practice / Thrombosis Journal / American Journal of Translational Research / Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research / Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine / PACE / Nutrition Research / Journal of Biomedical Science / Life Sciences / Pharmacology / Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology / Journal of Arrhythmia / Internal Medicine / Biomedical Reports / Gynecological Endocrinology / Oncotarget / World Academy of Sciences Journal / Molecular and Clinical Oncology / Oncology Letters / Medicine International
その他
・Selection, Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2012-16, International Who’s Who of Professionals 2013, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 2016-2017 ・Nominee, IBC 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century-2013,15 ・Nominee, IBC Leading Health Professionals of the World -2013 ・Listee, IBC Top 100 Health Professionals -2013 ・Listee, IBC Top 100 Educators -2013 ・The Cambridge Certificate for Outstanding Medical Achievement ・The International Plato Award for Educational Achievement-Iconic Achievers-(IBC: International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England)
紹介されている海外医療メディア
Dr. Higa’s previous scientific contributions can be available in ResearchGate, a new way to measure scientific reputation. RG Score is calculated based on the publications in his profile and how other researchers interact with his content on ResearchGate. The RG Score takes all his research and turns it into a source of reputation. His score (36.95) is higher than 95% of all ResearchGate members’. (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Satoshi_Higa/contributions). Dr. Higa’s expertise in atrial fibrillation ranks in the top 3.8% in the world by Expert Scape, a healthcare search and ranking website to find the most knowledgeable doctors and medical centers for thousands of medical conditions and topics in the world .
Our “Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Makiminato Central Hospital” was introduced by News Paper of Asia-Pacific HeartRhythmSociety (APHRS) on January 16th, 2016. APHRS is one of the most largestprofessionalarrhythmia associations in the world.
『心房細動アブレーション20周年記念フォーラム』でのメディアによる公式記者会見の様子。心房細動アブレーションの世界的権威である Prof. Shih-Ann Chen(Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan)(右から3人目)、Dr. Yoga Yuniadi(National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Indonesia)(中央)、当院 比嘉聡 副院長(左から3人目)、他台湾不整脈学会理事の先生方らとともに。(2017年12月16日)
A scene from a joint press conference at the “Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society AF Ablation 20th Anniversary Forum, Taipei, Taiwan”(December 16, 2017).Prof. Shih-Ann Chen (Taipei Veterans General Hospital,Taiwan), Dr. Yoga Yuniadi(National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Indonesia), and Dr. Higa (Makiminato Central Hospital, Japan) ( Third to fifth Drs. from left).
『心房細動アブレーション20周年記念フォーラム』において招待講演後に台湾不整脈学会より当院 比嘉聡 副院長に贈呈された記念品(“Friendship Forever” from Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society)(2017年12月16日)
Prof. Shih-Ann Chen (Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan) 著『引領世界的心跳』新書発表会でのメディアによる公式記者会見の様子。当院 比嘉 聡 副院長がビデオメッセージで祝辞を述べました。(2022 年 3 月 23 日)
A scene from a press conference about the new upcoming book release,“引 領世界的心跳”written by Prof. Shih-Ann Chen (Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan) on March 23, 2022. Dr. Higa (Makiminato Central Hospital, Japan) gave a congraturatory video message.
令和2年度 国民健康保険中央会表彰・沖縄県国民健康保険団体連合会表彰
―永年の功績により晴れの栄誉に輝く―
沖縄県国民健康保険診療報酬審査委員会委員 当院 比嘉聡 副院長が表彰され ました。
2020 the Distinguished Service Award from the All-Japan Federation of National Health Insurance Organizations and 2020 the Distinguished Service Award from the Okinawa Prefectural Federation of National Health Insurance Organization in recognition of Dr. Higa’s distinguished and outstanding contributions as Board Member of Medical Fees Review Committee of Okinawa Prefectural Federation of National Health Insurance Organization.
2023 the Distinguished Service Award from the Minister of Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare in recognition of Dr. Higa’s distinguished and outstanding contributions as Board Member of Medical Fees Review Committee of Okinawa Prefectural Federation of National Health Insurance Organization.
Overview
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Makiminato Central Hospital
At this laboratory, a team of world-class physicians and medical staff, each specializing in HEART RHYTHMDISORDERS and HEART FAILURE, work closely together to offer leading comprehensive medical examinations and treatments and preventive care for both common and complex heart conditions. Our laboratory has a variety of equipment for evaluating your heart rhythm disorder and cardiac function. Once the diagnosis is determined to be such a disease, various treatment options consisting of pharmacological therapy, catheter ablation, or cardiac implantable devices will be appropriately prescribed depending on your problem.
Heart Rhythm Disorder and Heart Failure Clinic Team
Dr. Satoshi Higa (MD, PhD, FHRS), Director Dr. Sugako Ishigaki (MD) Dr. Akira Maesato (MD, PhD)
Heart Rhythm Disorder Clinic The Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Makiminato Central Hospital’s Heart Rhythm Disorder Clinic is regarded as one of the most- experienced EP clinics in Japan due to the team of renowned, board-certified cardiologists with the reputation for excellence in performing catheter ablation and the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators for arrhythmia patients. Dr. Higa, the director of this team, has published more than 70 high quality international journal articles, including 4 international book chapters, as a leading authority of cardiac electrophysiology and catheter ablation.
Heart Failure and Cardiac Implant Device Clinic The Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Makiminato Central Hospital’s Heart Failure and Device Clinic is recognized for its comprehensive approach to quality outcomes. This clinic is well organized so that patients with cardiac devices receive high quality care. Our clinic’s approach to cardiac device therapy for advanced heart failure, applying remote monitoring technology, serves as a model for the cardiac device practice in Japan.
Pacemaker Implantations for bradycardia including sick sinus syndrome, heart block, and brady AFib
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) for fatal arrhythmias including VT and VF with remote monitoring technology
Cardiac Resynchronizing Therapy (CRT) for advanced heart failure with remote monitoring technology
Implantable Loop Recordersfor unknown causes of syncope
Comprehensive evaluations and management of patients with advanced heart failure
EQUIPMENT
【EP Workstation/Recording System】 EP recording system (Nihon Kohden Inc.)/Bard Lab System (Bard Inc.)
【3D Mapping System】 EnSite NavX System (St. Jude Medical)
【Cardiac Stimulator】 Cardiac Stimulator (Nihon Kohden Inc.)/Computer Stimulator (MicroPace/Medicon Inc.)
【Radiofrequency Energy Delivery Apparatus】 RF Generator (Century Medical Inc.)/RF Generator (St. Jude Medical)/Irrigation Catheter System (St. Jude Medical)
【Other】 Cineangio Systems (Philips Inc./Toshiba Inc.)/Radiation Protection Cabin (Cathpax, Lemer Pax Inc.)/Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping (IABP)(Arrow International Inc.)/Percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS)(Medtronic Inc.)/4D Echocardiography and Transesophagel echocardiogram (Siemens Inc.)/24-h Holter Recording System (2 & 12 leads) (DSC-3300, Nihon Kohden Inc.)/Cardiac Computed Tomography Scanner (Toshiba Inc.)
For Patients that need Catheter Ablation or a Cardiac Implant Device
Abundant Experience. Our doctors have expertise and experience in treating heart rhythm disorders using cardiac ablation, devices and other treatment methods. Doctors have treated thousands of patients with all types of arrhythmias. Our doctors are considered to be international experts in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorder and heart failure. Organized Team-based and Cross-specialtyApproach. A dedicated team of electrophysiologists and technologists specialized in heart rhythm disorders and heart failure closely corporate with coronary interventionists, cardiovascular surgeons, and nephrologist. Our doctors are fortunate to team up with the highly qualified staff and equipment at Makiminato Central Hospital, which features advanced equipment and provides comprehensive care in a comfortable and friendly environment. Advanced Medical Technologies. Our doctors use state-of-the-art technologies and perform treatments for arrhythmias and heart failure, including radiofrequency catheter ablation and the implantation of cardiac devices in the electrophysiology laboratory (Hybrid Operating Room). Commitments to Education and Research. Our doctors are committed to educating patients, physicians, technicians, and nurses about heart rhythm disorders, cardiac implant devices and heart failure. Our doctors participate in international research and clinical trials, and also share novel scientific discoveries and the latest innovations for diagnosing and treating arrhythmias and heart failure with others through international conferences and publications. Dedicated Access Coordinator. Our team includes dedicated access coordinators for non-Japanese citizens to take down any relevant information about each patient’s condition and symptoms and arrange a prompt evaluation.
Request an Appointment
For more information or to schedule an evaluation with the Heart Rhythm Disorder, Heart Failure and Cardiac Implant Device Clinic,please contact the Department of International liaison (098-878-8630 or foreignservicemch@haku-ai.or.jp), Mon. Tue. Wed, Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thu and Sat 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Makiminato Central Hospital, Okinawa, Japan Director: SATOSHI HIGA, MD, PhD, FHRS Hospital Address: 1199 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2131, Japan Phone: +81-98-877-0575 FAX: +81-98-879-3415
当部門スタッフによる主な業績
INVITED LECTURES(国際学会における招待講演)
1. Higa S. (2007) Meet the experts 3: A practical approach to noncontact mapping guided catheter ablation. Final program of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2007)(Taipei, Taiwan, December 18-20, 2007); Page 36.
2. Higa S. (2007) Evening symposium (I): Mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation: bi-atrial mapping. Abstract book of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2007)(Taipei, Taiwan, December 18-20, 2007); Page 32.
3. Higa S. (2007) Atrial fibrillation: From bench to the operating theatre:Electrophysiologic mechanisms of thoracic veins for atrial fibrillation initiation and maintenance. Final program of the 10th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias (Venice Arrhythmias 2007)(Venice, Italy, October 7-10, 2007); Page 52.
4. Higa S. (2008) Educational session, Features of new 3D mapping system: A practical approach to noncontact mapping guided catheter ablation for various arrhythmias. Final program of the 4th Complex Catheter Therapeutics (CCT 2008)(Kobe, Japan, January 31-February 2, 2008);Page 43.
5. Higa S. (2008) Symposium: Global mapping of chronic AF. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS 2008) in conjunction with 4th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2008)(Raffles, Singapore, November 27-29, 2008);Page 10.
6. Higa S. (2009) Expert 1: Complex Arrhythmia Ablation. A practical approach to catheter ablation by 3D mapping for difficult cases. Abstract book of the 2nd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS 2009) in conjunction with 5th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium(APAFS 2009)(Beijing, China, December 22-25, 2009); Final Program Book Page 26.
7. Higa S, (2010) Symposium: Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation: atrial substrate properties in atrial fibrillation. Abstract book of the 17th World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions (WCC 2010)(Beijing, China, June 16-19, 2010); Page 85.
8. Higa S, (2010) Symposium: Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation: electrogram-based approach. Abstract book of the 17th World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions (WCC 2010)(Beijing, China, June 16-19, 2010); Page 85.
9. Higa S, (2010) Symposium: Circumferential pulmonary vein isolation strategy and additional lines: Evidence-based catheter ablation strategy for atrial fibrillation: trigger, substrate or both? Abstract book of the 17th World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions (WCC 2010)(Beijing, China, June 16-19, 2010); Page 97.
10. Higa S. (2010) Electrical and Genetic Analysis for VT: EnSite/NavX System guided catheter ablation of RVOT PVC/VT. Final Program Book Page 73. (3rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 6th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Jeju, Korea, October 28-30, 2010).
11. Higa S. (2011) Substrate analysis of ventricular arrhythmias: Non-Contact Mapping Conference- Advanced Class Answering the Non-Contact Mapping Questions in Electrophysiology from Fundamental to Advanced. Endorsed by Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society in Taipei, Taiwan, February 20, 2011).
12. Higa S. (2012) Non-contact mapping in atypical AFL: Final Program Book Page 71 (5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6, 2012).
13. Higa S. (2013) Non-contact mapping in atypical AFL: Final Program Book Page 114 (6th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session/CardioRhythm in conjunction with 9th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Hong Kong, China, October 3-6, 2013).
14. Higa S. (2015) Atrial Tachycardia: Current perspective on mechanisms and management. Final Program Book Page(3rd Indonesian Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 23-24, 2015).
15. Higa S. (2015) 3D mapping for atrial flutter: Atrial flutter ablation revisited. Final Program Book Page (8th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 11th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Melbourne, Australia, November 19-22, 2015).
16. Higa S. (2016) Catecholamine dependent polymorphic VT: Role of Ablation. Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmia-4, Specific Type of Inherited VT, Catheter Ablation VII (2nd International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 12-13, 2016).
17. Higa S. (2016): VT 9: Role of Imaging in VT Ablation: 3D Mapping for idiopathic right vaentricular arrhythmias: RVOT-PVC/VT ablation revisited. Final Program Book Page . (9th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 12th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Seoul, Korea, October 12-15, 2016).
18. Higa S. (2017): Idiopathic VPC/VT originating outside the RVOT? when and where do I look outside of the RVOT? (APHRS Ablation Curriculum: Module 3F, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, July 21-22, 2017).
19. Higa S. (2017): Ablation of non-ischemic VT, patient and electrogram characteristics, and outcome. (APHRS Ablation Curriculum: Module 3F, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, July 21-22, 2017).
20. Higa S. (2017): Pros and cons of cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation. Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society AF Ablation 20th Anniversary Forum, Taipei, Taiwan, December 16, 2017).
21. Higa S. (2018): Image and anatomy: Multidisciplinary approach for management of cardiac arrhythmias. Role of Imaging in VT: 3D mapping for idiopathic right ventricular arrhythmias. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
22. Ishigaki S. (2018): Case sharing 01: My tough experience of AF ablation: My tough cryoablation case. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
23. Maesato A. (2018): Device 03: ICD Trials: Awareness in clinical research and beyond: Inappropriate ICD therapy revisited: How to avoid oversensing of repolarization electrograms. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
24. Higa S. (2019): Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with the Endoscopic Ablation System: An Overview and Early Experiences. THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 23-, 2019).
25. Higa S. (2019): Core Lectures. Computer modeling/ECG/Signal Processing: Role of signal analysis to identify the origin of VT. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
26. Higa S. (2019): Industrial Mini Seminars. Cryoballoon ablation, Improving outcomes in PVI: Think beyond the occlusion: Efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation from Japanese experience: How to avoid periprocedural complications. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
27. Maesato A. (2019): Case Based Scenarios. Challenging and interesting CIEDs cases (II/II): Inappropriate ICD therapy revisited: How to avoid oversensing of repolarization electrograms. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
28.Higa S. (2021): Luncheon Symposium: Meet the Masters THRS 2021: A novel radiofrequency (RF) ablation catheter with a dedicated algorithm (DIRECTSENSE TM ). (2021 Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society Autumn Forum in conjunction with Tokyo-Taipei-Seoul Arrhythmia Joint Conference 2021,September 25-26, 2021).
29.Higa S. (2023): Protagonist: We need to have rhythm control in young asymptomatic persistent AF. AF 1: Rhythm control and rate control in AF treatment: Where are we now in 2023? (2023 THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with APHRS Summit and International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 18-19, 2023).
30.Higa S. (2023): Refutation and Rebuttal: Protagonist. AF 1: Rhythm control and rate control in AF treatment: Where are we now in 2023? (2023 THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with APHRS Summit and International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 18-19, 2023).
31.Higa S. (2023): AF 2: Persistent AF Ablation: Do we need more does mapping matter? Role of mapping in persistent AF. (2023 THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with APHRS Summit and International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 18-19, 2023).
32.Higa S. (2023): Complex Atrial Arrhythmias: Cutting edge of AF ablation strategy. APHRS Complex Arrhythmia Training Course in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, November 24-25, 2023.
33.Higa S. (2023): Complex Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias: Periprocedural image assessmentfor complex arrhythmias (CT and ICE). APHRS Complex Arrhythmia Training Course in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, November 24-25, 2023.
34.Higa S. (2023): A New Era of High Density & Speedy Mapping: Usage of Octaray. 2023 THRS Autumn Forum: Luncheon Symposium in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, November 26, 2023.
35.Higa S. (2024): THRS -JHRS Joint Session: New Frontiers in Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation: Beyond PV Isolation in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. (2024 THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei,Taiwan, March 23-24, 2024).
INVITED MODERATOR( 国際学会におけるモデレーター)
International Conference
Higa S. (2012) Meet the experts VT (3) (5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6, 2012).
Higa S. (2012) Device/Syncope/SCD (5) (5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6, 2012).
Higa S. (2012) AFL/AT (2) (5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6,2012).
Higa S. (2015) Moderator: Poster 10 best abstracts on 24th October 2015 (3rd Indonesian Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 23-24, 2015)
Higa S. (2016) Session Moderator: Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmia-3, Catheter Ablation VI (2nd International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 12-13,2016)
Higa S. (2017) Session Moderator: Catheter Ablation I-Updated Approach for Brugada Syndrome.(3rd International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 10-11,2017).
Higa S. (2017) Session Moderator: Catheter Ablation IV-Fundamental of VT Ablation for Fellowship Training. (3rd International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 10-11, 2017).
Higa S. (2018): Session Moderator: PSVT 03: Ablation of difficult AVNRT. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Higa S. (2018): Session Moderator : Joint Session 01: Joint session of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology. Digital Health: Implications for arrhythmia management. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Higa S. (2018): Session Moderator: Case sharing 01: My tough experience of AF ablation. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Higa S. (2018): Session Moderator: Basic and Translational Medicine 16: Sinus Node Alternans: From Discovery to Patient Care. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Ishigaki S. (2018): Session Moderator: AF 06: Technical consideration for PVI: State of the art, Part II. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A. (2018): Session Moderator: Device 03: ICD Trials: Awareness in clinical research and beyond. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A. (2018): Session Moderator: Device 15: How to manage AF in patients with ICD/CRTD. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Higa S. (2023): Session Moderator: VAS 1: Anatomy and image assessment before VT ablation. (2023 THRS Annual Conference in Conjunction with APHRS Summit and International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, March 18-19, 2023).
CHAIR PERSON(Dr. Higa: 国際学会における座長)
International
Symposium 02: AF02 AF Substrate. Final Program Book Page 33. (3rd Asia-PacificHeartRhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 6th Asia-Pacific AtrialFibrillationSymposium in Jeju, Korea, October 28-30, 2010).
Chaired Poster Session CPS02: Atrial Fibrillation. Final Program Book Page 89. (3rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 6th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Jeju, Korea, October 28-30, 2010).
Mini-Symposium: AF/AFL/AT: Clinical Studies 1. Final Program Book Page 91. (4rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 7th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Fukuoka, Japan, September 20-22, 2011).
:VT 2: New Treatment for VT/VF. Final Program Book Page . (9th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 12th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Seoul, Korea, October 12-15, 2016).
: How to Session 1: AF/AT 3D Mapping. Final Program Book Page . (9th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 12th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Seoul, Korea, October 12-15, 2016).
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Energy. Final Program Book Page . (14th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 17th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Suzhou, China, November 11-14, 2021).
LIVE SESSION PANELIST OF CATHETER ABLATION. (Dr. Higa: 国際学会におけるライブセッションパネリスト)
International
Live Session Panelist (Live case transmission 3). Final program of the 4th Complex Catheter Therapeutics (CCT 2008)(Kobe, Japan, January 31-February 2, 2008); Page 44.
Live Session Panelist (Live case transmission 2). Final program of the 5th Complex Catheter Therapeutics (CCT 2009)(Kobe, Japan, January 29-31, 2009); Page 44.
Live Session Panelist (Live case transmission 2). Final program of the 6th Complex Catheter Therapeutics (CCT 2010)(Kobe, Japan, January 28-30, 2010); Page 73.
Live Session Panelist (Live case 1 Idiopathic). (APHRS Ablation Curriculum: Module 3F, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, July 21-22, 2017)
Live Session Panelist (Live case 2 Substrate). (APHRS Ablation Curriculum: Module 3F, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, July 21-22, 2017)
Live Session Panelist (Live Demo, Ablation). (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Facilitator (VGH Online VT Course 2020, Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, September 4-6, 2020).
LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF CATHETER ABLATION (国際学会におけるライブデモンストレーション)
International
Higa S, Ishigaki S, Maeda M, Lin YJ, Betty G. (2006) Live demonstration: Catheter ablationofchronic atrial fibrillation. Final program of the 2nd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2006)(Tokyo, Japan, December 23-25, 2006); Page 11.
Lin YJ, Higa S, Chan CP, Chan YS, Fung WH, Lai WK. (2010) Live demonstration: Non-contactmapping conference. Answering the non-contact mapping questions in electrophysiology. (TuenMun Hospital, Hong Kong, China) August 19-20, 2010.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE (Dr. Higa: 新規治療の導入実績)
・Establishment of Cardiac Arrhythmia Device Clinic in Hospital, University of the Ryukyus -started in 2007, comprehensive medical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices (PM, ICD, CRT), reduce clinic visits of patients, reduce workload of general medical clinics, provideamore coherent medical care for this subset of patients ・Introduction of New Cardiology Services -Catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (1999) -Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) therapy for the treatment of life- threatening arrhythmias (1996) -Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for the treatment of heart failure (2003) -CRTD therapy for the treatment of heart failure with life-threatening arrhythmias (2006) -Noncontact mapping guided catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias (2005, first in Japan, improve efficacy in treatment of complex arrhythmias) -Remote monitoring for the ICD and CRTD (2010) -Implantable loop recorder for the diagnosis of syncope (2012) -Esophageal temperature monitoring to prevent esophageal injury during AF ablation (2013) -Wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) (2015) -Cryoballoon catheter ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (2016) -Cryo-catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac tachyarrhythmias (2016) -Laser balloon catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (2018) -Rhythmia mapping system guided catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias improve efficacy in treatment of complex arrhythmias (2019)
Shimabukuro M, Shinzato T, Higa S, Chibana T, Yoshida H, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N. (1995) Enhanced insulin response relates to acetylcholine-induced vasoconstriction in vasospastic angina. J Am Coll Cardiol. 25(2):356-361.
Shimabukuro M, Shinzato T, Higa S, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N. (1995) Impairedmechanical response to calcium of diabetic rat hearts: reversal by nifedipine treatment.J Cardiovasc Pharmacol.26(3):495-502.
Higa S, Shimabukuro M, Shinzato T, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N. (1995) Long-term nifedipine treatment reduces calcium overload in isolated reperfused hearts of diabetic rats (学位取得論文). Gen Pharmacology: The Vascular System.26(8):1679-1686.
Shimabukuro M, Higa S, Shinzato T, Yoshida H, Nagamine F, Takashiba K, Takasu N. (1996) Successful repair of intimal dissection following coronary angioplasty with a 48-hour inflation of spiral inflation coil and local delivery of heparin. Cathet Cardiovasc Interv.39(1):103-105.
Shimabukuro M, Higa S, Shinzato T, Nagamine F, Takasu N. (1996) Enhancement of postischemic myocardial stunning by calcium overload in hearts of diabetic rats. Life Sci. 58(15):1291-1299.
Shinzato T, Shimabukuro M, Higa S, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N. (1996) Effectofgliclazide on the functional response to calcium in diabetic rat heart. Gen Pharmacology:The Vascular System.27(3):471-475.
Shimabukuro M, Higa S, Shinzato T, Nagamine F, Komiya I, Takasu N. (1996) Cardioprotective effects of troglitazone in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Metabolism. 45(9):1168-1173.
Yoneda K, Takasu N, Higa S, Oshiro C, Oshiro Y, Shimabukuro M, Asahi T. (1998) Direct effects of thyroid hormones on rat coronary artery: nongenomic effects of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Thyroid. 8(7):609-613.
Liu TY, Tai CT, Lee PC, Hsieh MH, Higa S, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2003) Novel concept of atrial tachyarrhythmias originating from the superior vena cava: insight from noncontact mapping. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol.14(5):533-539
Lin CI, Wu SH, Higa S, Chen YC. (2003) Electromechanical abnormality inhereditary cardiomyopathic hamsters and ion channel remodeling. International Journal of Bioelectromagnetism. 5(1):160-163.
Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Liu TY, Lee PC, Huang JL, Hsieh MH, Yuniadi Y, Huang BH, Lee SH,Ueng KC, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2004) Focal atrial tachycardia: new insight from noncontact mapping and catheter ablation. Circulation.109(1):84-91.
Liu TY, Tai CT, Huang BH, Higa S, Lin YJ, Huang JL, Yuniadi Y, Lee PC, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2004) Functional characterization of the crista terminalis in patients with atrial flutter: Implications for radiofrequency ablation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 43(9):1639-1645.
Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Liu TY, Lee PC, Huang JL, Yuniadi Y, Huang BH, Hsieh MH, Lee SH, Kuo JY, Lee KT, Chen SA. (2004) Mechanism of adenosine-induced termination of focal atrial tachycardia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol.15(12):1387-1393.
Wu SH, Chen YC, Higa S, Lin CI. (2004) Oscillatory transient inward currents in ventricular myocytes of healthy versus myopathic Syrian hamster. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 31(10):668-676.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Liu TY, Higa S, Lee PC, Huang JL, Yuniadi Y, Huang BH, Lee KT, Lee SH, UengKC, Hsieh MH, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2004) Electrophysiological mechanisms and catheterablation ofcomplex atrial arrhythmias from crista terminalis: Insight from three-dimensional noncontact mapping. PACE.;27(9):1231-1239.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Huang JL, Lee KT, Lee PC, Hsieh MH, Lee SH, Higa S, Yuniadi Y, Liu TY, ChenSA. (2005) Characterization of right atrial substrate in patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol.16(2);173-180.
Yuniadi Y, Tai CT, Lee KT, Huang BH, Lin YJ, Higa S, Liu TY, Huang JL, Lee PC, Chen SA. (2005) A new electrocardiographic algorithm to differentiate upper loop re-entry from reverse typical atrial flutter. J Am Coll Cardiol.46(3):524-528.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Kao T, Tso HW, Huang JL, Higa S, Yuniadi Y, Huang BH, Liu TY, Lee PC, Hsieh MH, Chen SA. (2005) Electrophysiological characteristics and catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal right atrial fibrillation. Circulation.112(12):1692-1700.
Tsao HM, Wu MH, Higa S, Lee KT, Tai CT, Hsu NW, Chang CY, Chen SA. (2005) Anatomic relationship of the esophagus and left atrium: Implication for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Chest.128(4):2581-2587.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Kao T, Tso HW, Higa S, Tsao HM, Chang SL, Hsieh MH, Chen SA. (2006)Frequency analysis in different types of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. J Am Coll Cardiol.47(7):1401-1407.
Huang JL, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Huang BH, Lee KT, Higa S, Yuniadi Y, Chen YJ, Chang SL, Lo LW, Wongcharoen W, Ting CT, Chen SA. (2006) Substrate mapping to detect abnormal atrial endocardium with slow conduction in patients with atypical right atrial flutter. J Am Coll Cardiol. 48(3):492-498.
Lee PC, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Liu TY, Huang BH, Higa S, Yuniadi Y, Lee KT, Hwang B, Chen SA. (2007) Noncontact three-dimensional mapping guides catheter ablation of difficult atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. Int J Cardiol.31;118(2):154-163.
Lin YJ, Higa S, Kao T, Tso HW, Tai CT, Chang SL, Lo LW, Wongcharoen W, Chen SA. (2007) Validation of the frequency spectra obtained from the noncontact unipolar electrograms during atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol.18(11):1147-1153.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Kao T, Chang SL, Wongcharoen W, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Chen YJ, Higa S, Ueng KC, Chen SA. (2008) Consistency of complex fractionated atrial electrograms during atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm.5 (3):406-412.
Hsu NW, Lin YJ, Tai CT, Kao T, Chang SL, Wongcharoen W, Lo LW, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, TsoHW, Chen YJ, Higa S, Chen SA. (2008) Frequency analysis of the fibrillatory activity from surface ECG lead V1 and intracardiac recordings: implications for mapping of AF. Europace.10(4):438-443.
Udyavar AR, Chang SL, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Tsao HM, Hsieh MH, Hu YF,ChiangSJ, Chen YJ, Wongcharoen W, Higa S, Ueng KC, Chen SA. (2008) The important role ofpulmonaryvein carina ablation as an adjunct to circumferential pulmonary vein isolation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol.19(6):593-598.
Lin YJ, Kao T, Tai CT, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Tsao HM, Higa S, Chen SA. (2008) Spectral analysis during sinus rhythm predicts an abnormal atrial substrate in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 5(7):968-974.
Huang JL, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Ueng KC, Huang BH, Lee KT, Higa S, Yuniadi Y, Chang SL, Lo LW, Wanwarang W, Hu YF, Lee PC, Tuan TC, Ting CT, Chen SA. (2008) Right atrial substrate properties associated with age in patients with typical atrial flutter. Heart Rhythm.5(8):1144-1151.
Chang SH, Chen YC, Chiang SJ, Higa S, Cheng CC, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2008) Increased Ca2+ sparks and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ stores potentially determine the spontaneous activity of pulmonary vein cardiomyocytes. Life Sci. 83(7-8):284-292.
Lo LW, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Wongcharoen W, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Ueng KC, Tsai WC, Chang CJ, Tsao HM, Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) Characteristics of the cavo-tricuspidisthmus in predicting recurrent conduction in the long-term follow-up. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(1):39-43.
Hu YF, Chen YC, Cheng CC, Higa S, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2009) Fluvastatin reduces pulmonary vein spontaneous activity through nitric oxide pathway. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(2):200-206.
Lee SH, Chen YC, Cheng CC, Higa S, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2009) Hypertonicity increases rabbit atrium and pulmonary vein arrhythmogenesis: A potential contributor to thegenesis ofatrial fibrillation. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 36(4):419-424.
Chang SL, Lin YJ, Tai CT, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Chiang SJ, Wongcharoen W,Tsao HM, Ueng KC, Higa S, Lee PC, Chen SA. (2009) Induced atrial tachycardia after circumferential pulmonary vein isolation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: electrophysiological characteristics and impact of catheter ablation on the follow-up results. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(4):388-394.
Hu YF, Higa S, Huang JL, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Chang CJ, Tsai WC, LeePC, Ishigaki S, Oyakawa A, Chen SA. (2009) Electrophysiological characteristics and catheter ablation of focal atrial tachycardia with more than one focus. Heart Rhythm. 6(2):198-203.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Chang SL1, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Chang CJ, Tsai WC, Kao T, Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) The efficacy of additional ablation of complex fractionated atrial electrograms for catheter ablation of non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(6):607-615.
Lo LW, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Ueng KC, Tsai WC, Tuan TC Chang CJ, Kao T, Tsao HM, Wongcharoen W, Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) Predicting factors for atrial fibrillation acute termination during catheter ablation procedures: implications for the catheter ablation strategy and long-term outcome. Heart Rhythm. 6(3):311-318.
Udyavar AR, Huang SH, Chang SL, Lin YJ, Tai CT, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Hu YF, Wongcharoen W, Tsao HM, Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) Acute effect of circumferential pulmonary vein isolation on left atrial substrate. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(7):715-722.
Lin YJ, Higa S, Tai CT, Chang SL, Lee KT, Lo LW, Ishigaki S, Tuan TC, Wongcharoen W, HuYF, Hsieh MH, Tsao HM, Chen SA. (2009) Role of the right atrial substrate in different types of atrial arrhythmias. Heart Rhythm. 6(5):592-598.
Hu YH, Huang JL, Wu TJ, Higa S, Shih CM, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC,ChangCJ, Tsai WC, Lee PC, Tsao HM, Ishigaki S, Oyakawa A, Chen SA. (2009) Gender differences of electrophysiological characteristics in focal atrial tachycardia. Am J Cardiol. 104(1):97-100.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Kao T, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Wongcharoen W, Hu YF, TsoHW, Tsai WC, Chang CJ, Ueng KC,Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) Spatiotemporal organization of the left atrial substrate after circumferential pulmonary vein isolation of atrial fibrillation. Circulation Arrythmia & Electrophysiology. 2(3):233-241.
Chen YC, Pan NH, Cheng CC, Higa S, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2009) Heterogeneous expression of potassium currents and pacemaker currents potentially regulates arrhythmogenesis of pulmonary vein cardiomyocytes. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(9):1039-1045.
Lo LW, Lin YJ, Tsao HM, Chang SL, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Tsai WC, Tuan DC, Chang CJ,LeePC, Tai CT, Tang WH, Suenari K, Huang SY, Higa S, Chen SA. (2009) Characteristics of complex fractionated electrograms in non-pulmonary vein ectopy initiating atrial fibrillation/atrial tachycardia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(12):1305-1312.
Lo LW, Lin YJ, Tsao HM, Chang SL, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Ueng KC, Tsai WC, Tuan TC, Chang CJ, Tang WH, Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2009) The impact of left atrial size on long-term outcome of catheter ablation of chronic atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 20(11):1211-1216.
Chang CJ, Lin YJ, Higa S, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Hu YF, Udyavar AR, Tang WH, Tsai WC, Huang SY, Tung NH, Suenari K, Tsao HM, Chen SA. (2010) The disparities in the electrogram voltage measurement during atrial fibrillation and sinus rhythm. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 21(4):393-398.
Lo LW, Higa S, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Tuan TC, Hu YF, Tsai WC, Tsao HM, Tai CT, Ishigaki S, Oyakawa A, Maeda M, Suenari K, Chen SA. (2010) The novel electrophysiology of complex fractionated atrial electrograms: Insight from noncontact unipolar electrograms. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 21(6):640-648.
Lo LW, Tsao HM, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Hu YF, Tsai WC, Tuan TC, Suenari K, Huang SY, Tung NH, Higa S, Tai CT, Ueng KC, Li CH, Chao TF, Wu TJ, Chen SA. (2011) Different patterns of atrial remodeling after catheter ablation of chronic atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 22(4):385-393.
Chung FP, Hu YF, Chao TF, Higa S, Cheng Henrich, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Lo LW, Tuan TC, Tai CT, Li CH, Lin YK, Chen SA. (2011) The correlation between ventricular repolarization and clinical severity of spinal cord injuries. Heart Rhythm. 8(6):879-874.
Maesato A, Higa S, Lin YJ, Chinen I, Ishigaki S, Yajima M, Masuzaki H, Chen SA. (2011) Impactof pacing and high-pass filter settings on ventricular bipolar electrograms in implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems: implication of predictors for inappropriate therapy caused by oversensing of repolarization electrograms. Circulation J. 75(9):2095-2104.
Nakamura K, Takami M, Shimabukuro M, Maesato A, Chinen I, Ishigaki S, Higa S, Keida T, Masuzaki H. (2011) Effective prediction of response to cardiac resynchronization therapy using a novel program of gated myocardial perfusion SPECT. Europace 13(12):1731-1737.
Chang SL, Chen YC, Hsu CP, Kao YH, Lin YK, MD, Lai YJ, Yeh HI, Higa S, Chen SA, ChenYJ. (2013) Heat shock protein inducer modifies arrhythmogenic substrate and inhibits atrial fibrillationin failing heart. Int J Cardiol. 168(4):4019-4026.
Chong E, Chang SL, Hsiao YW, Singhal R, Liu SH, Leha T, Lin WY, Hsu CP, Chen YC, ChenYJ,Wu TJ, Higa S, Chen SA. (2015) Resveratrol, a red wine antioxidant, reduces atrial fibrillation susceptibility in the failing heart by PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway activation.Heart Rhythm. 12:1046-1056.(This article was selected one of the most notable 4 basic articles published in 2015 in Heart Rhythm Journal judged by the editors.)
Dan Do VB, Tsai CW, Lin YJ, Higa S, Yagi N, Chang SL, Lo LW, Chung FP, Liao JN, ChenSA. (2015) The different substrate characteristics of arrhythmogenic triggers in idiopathic rightventricular outflow tract tachycardia and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: new insight from noncontact mapping. PLoS One. 10(10):e0140167.
Te AL, Higa S, Chung FP, Lin CY, Lo MT, Liu CA, Lin C, Chang YC, Chang SL, Lo LW, Hu YF, Tuan TC, Chao TF, Liao J1, Chang YT, Lin CH, Hung Y, Yamada S, Pan KL, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2017) The use of a novel signal analysis to identify the origin of idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia during sinus rhythm: simultaneous amplitude frequency electrogram transformation mapping. PLoS One. 12(3):e0173189.
Oginosawa Y, Kohno R, Honda T, Kikuchi K, Nozoe M, Uchida, T, Minamiguchi H, Sonoda K, Ogawa M, Ideguchi T, Kisaki Y, Nakamura T, Oba K, Higa S, Yoshida K, Tsunoda S, Fujino Y, Abe H. (2017) Superior rhythm discrimination by the SST algorithm: results of the DEFibrillator shock reduction with ENhanced features and SEttings of implantable cardiac device (DEFENSE) Trial. Circulation J. 81(9);1272-1277.
Yamada S, Lin CY, Chang SL, Chao TF, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chung FP, Hu YF, Tuan TC, Liao JN,Te AL, Chang YT, Chang TY, Wu CI, Higa S, Chen SA. (2017) Risk of stroke in patients with short-run atrial tachyarrhythmia. Stroke 48(12):3232-3238.
Yamada S, Fong MC, Hsiao YW, Chang SL, Tsai YN, Lo LW, Chao TF, Lin YJ, Hu YF, Chung FP, Liao JN, Chang YT, Li HY, Higa S, Chen SA. (2018) Impact of Renal denervation on atrial arrhythmogenic substrate in ischemic models of heart failure. JAHA 7(2): e007312.
Chang CJ, Cheng CC, Chen YC, Higa S, Huang JH, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2018) Factor Xa inhibitors differently modulate electrical activities in pulmonary veins and the sinoatrial node. European J Pharmacology. 833:462-471.
Chang SL, Hsiao YW, Tsai YN, Lin SF, Liu SH, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chung FP, Chao TF, Hu YF, Tuan TC,Liao JN, Hsieh YC, Wu TJ, Higa S, Chen SA. (2018) Interleukin-17 enhances cardiac ventricular remodeling via activating MAPK pathway in ischemic heart failure. J Mol Cell Cardiol. pii: S0022-2828(18)30767-3. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2018.08.005. PMID: 30096409
Wu CI, Lu YY, Chen YC, Lin FZ, Huang JH, Lin YK, Higa S, Chan CS, Liu CM, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2020) The AMP-activated protein kinase modulates hypothermia-induced J wave. Eur J Clin Invest. 50(6) e13247. doi: 10.1111/eci.13247.PMID: 32307703
Chang TY, Hsiao YW, Guo SM, Chang SL, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Hu YF, Chung FP, Chao TF, Liao JN, Tuan TC, Lin CY, Higa S, Chen SA. (2020) Resistin as a biomarker for the prediction of left atrial substrate and recurrence in patients with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation. Int Heart J. 61 (3): 517-523. doi: 10.1536/ihj.19-680. PMID: 32418972
Liu CM, Lin FJ, Chen YC, Lin YK, Lu YY, Wu CI, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2020) Concurrent increases in post-pacing action potential duration and contractility predict occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia. Pflugers Arch. Eur J Physiol. 472 (12): 1783-91.doi: 10.1007/s00424-020-02445-7. PMID: 32794054
Hsiao YW, Tsai YN, Huang YT, Liu SH, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Hu YF, Chung FP, Lin FS, Chang SL, Higa S, Chen SA. (2020) Rhodiola crenulata reduces ventricular arrhythmia through mitigating the activation of IL-17 and inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 35 (5):889-900. doi: 10.1007/s10557-020-07072-z. PMID: 32946036
Lkhagva B, Lin YK, Chen YC, Cheng WL, Higa S, Kao YH, Chen YJ. (2021) ZFHX3 knockdown dysregulates mitochondrial adaptations to tachypacing in atrial myocytes through enhanced oxidative stress and calcium overload. Acta Physiol (Oxf).231(4):e13604. doi: 10.1111/apha.13604. PMID: 33332716
Tsai YN, Hsiao YW, Lin SF, Chan YH, Hsieh YC, Tang WH, Lee AS, Huang YT, Li HY, Chao TF, Higa S, Wu TJ, Chang SL, Chen SA. (2021) Proinflammatory cytokine modulates intracellular calcium handling and enhances ventricular arrhythmia susceptibility. Front. Cardiovasc. Med.8:623510. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.623510. eCollection 2021.PMID: 33796569
Tsai YN, Cheng WH, Chang YT, Hsiao YW, Chang TY, Hsieh YC, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chao TF, Kuo MJ, Higa S, Chang SL, Chen SA.(2021) Mechanism of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor in suppression of ventricular arrhythmia. J Cardiol. 78(4):275-84. doi:10.1016/j.jjcc.2021.04.011. PMID: 34059408
Chang TY, Lo LW, Te ALD, Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Hu YF, Chung FP, Lin CY, Chao TF, Liao JN, Tuan TC, Kuo L, Wu CI, Liu CM, Jain A, Lugtu IC, Higa S, Chen SA. (2021) Deep sedation with intravenous anesthesia is associated with outcome in patients undergoing cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Int Heart J. 62(4):779-785. doi: 10.1536/ihj.20-819. PMID: 34234078
Tsukahara K, Oginosawa Y, Fujino Y, Honda T, Kikuchi K, Nozoe M, Uchida T, Minamiguchi H, Sonoda K, Ogawa M, Ideguchi T, Kizaki Y, Nakamura T, Oba K, Higa S, Yoshida K, Yagyu K, Miyamoto T, Yasunobu Y, Ohe H, Kohno R, Kataoka M, Otsuji Y, Abe H. (2021) RR interval variability in the evaluation of ventricular tachycardia and effects of implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy. J Arrhythmia. 37(4):1052-1060. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12551. eCollection 2021 Aug.PMID: 34386132
Liu CM, Liu CL, Hu KW, Tseng VS, Chang SL, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chung FP, Chao TF, Tuan TC, Liao JN,Lin CY, Chang TY, Fann CSJ, Higa S, Yagi N, Hu YF, Chen SA. (2022) A deep learning-enabled electrocardiogram model for the identification of a rare inherited arrhythmia: Brugada syndrome. Can J Cardiol. 38(2):152-159. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.08.014. PMID: 34461230
Huang SY, Chen YC, Kao YH, Lu YY, Lin YK, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2021) Calcium dysregulation increases right ventricular outflow tract arrhythmogenesis in rabbit model of chronic kidney disease. J Cell Mol Med. 25(24):11264-11277. Epub 2021 Nov 10. doi: 10.1111/jcmm.17052. PMID: 34761510
Cheng WL, Chen YC, Li SJ, Lee TI, Lee TW, Higa S, Chung CC, Kao YH, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2022) Galectin-3 enhances atrial remodelling and arrhythmogenesis through CD98 signalling. Acta Physiol (Oxf). 234(3):e13784. doi: 10.1111/apha.13784. PMID: 34995420
Lu YY, Cheng CC, Huang SY, Chen YC, Kao YH, Lin YK, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2022) Fibroblast growth factor 1 reduces pulmonary vein and atrium arrhythmogenesis via modification of oxidative stress and sodium/calcium homeostasis. Front Cardiovasc Med. 8:813589. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.813589. eCollection 2021.PMID: 35118146
Liu CM, Edward S.C. Shih, Chen JY, BS, Huang CH, Wu IC, Chen PF, Higa S, Yagi N, Hu YF, Hwang MJ, Chen SA. (2022) Artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram improves the diagnosis and prediction of mortality in patients with pulmonary hypertension. JACC: Asia; 2(3):258-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2022.02.008. PMID: 36338407
Liu CM, Hsieh ME, Hu YF, Wei TY, Wu IC, Chen PF, Lin YJ, Higa S, Yagi N, Tseng VS, Chen SA, (2022) Artificial intelligence-enabled model for early detection of left ventricular hypertrophy and mortality prediction in young to middle-aged adults. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 15(8): e008360. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.121.008360. PMID: 35959675
Lu YY, Lin FJ, Chen YC, Kao YH, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2022) Role of endothelin-1 in right atrial arrhythmogenesis in rabbits with monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension. Int J Mol Sci. 23(19):10993. doi: 10.3390/ijms231910993.PMID: 36232308
Liu CH, Chen YC, Lu YY, Lin YK, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2022) Gender difference in lithium-induced sodium current dysregulation and ventricular arrhythmogenesis in right ventricular outflow tract cardiomyocytes. Biomedicines. 10(11):2727. doi:10.3390/biomedicines10112727. PMID: 36359250
Chan CS, Lin FJ, Liu CM, Lin YK, Chen YC, Hsu CC, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2022) Mirabegron, a β3‑adrenoreceptor agonist, regulates right and left atrial arrhythmogenesis differently. Exp Ther Med. 18;24(6):720. DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11656. PMID: 36340605
Chin CG, Ahmed ME, Lin FJ, Chen YC, Lin YK, Lu YY, Higa S, Chen SA, Hsieh MH, Chen YJ. (2022) Effects of adrenomedullin on atrial electrophysiology and pulmonary vein arrhythmogenesis. Int J Mol Sci. 23(22):14064. doi: 10.3390/ijms232214064.PMID: 36430541
Liu CM, Lin FJ, Chen YC, Lin YK, Lu YY, Chan CS, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2023) Modulation of post-pacing action potential duration and contractile responses on ventricular arrhythmogenesis in chloroquine-induced long QT syndrome. Eur J Pharmacol. 941:175493. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175493. PMID: 36621600
Huynh TV, Rethi L, Lee TW, Higa S, Kao YH, Chen YJ. (2023) Spike protein impairs mitochondrial function in human cardiomyocytes: mechanisms underlying cardiac injury in COVID-19. Cells. 12(6):877. doi: 10.3390/cells12060877.PMID: 36980218
Lu YY, Cheng CC, Chen YC, Lin YK, Higa S, Kao YH, Chen YJ. (2023) Adenosine monophosphate-regulated protein kinase inhibition modulates electrophysiological characteristics and calcium homeostasis of rabbit right ventricular outflow tract. Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2023 Sep 4:e12953. doi: 10.1111/fcp.12953. PMID: 37664898
Chan CS, Lin FJ, ChenYC, Lin YK, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2023) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor activation reduces pulmonary vein arrhythmogenesis and regulates calcium homeostasis. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Aug 23;24(17):13100. doi: 10.3390/ijms241713100.PMID: 37685906
Lin CY, Lin YJ, Higa S, Tsai WC, Lo MT, Chiang CH, Chang SL, Lo LW, Hu YF, Chao TF, Chung FP, Liao JN, Chang TY, Lin C, Tuan TC, Kuo L, Wu CI, Liu CM, Liu SH, Kuo MJ, Liao YC, Chuang CM, Chen YY, Hsieh YC, Chen SA. (2023). Catheter ablation with morphologic repetitiveness mapping for persistent atrial fibrillation. JAMA Network Open. 2023 Nov 1;6(11):e2344535. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44535.PMID: 37991761
Lee TI, Trang NN, Lee TW, Higa S, Kao YH, Chen YC, Chen YJ. (2023) Ketogenic diet regulates cardiac remodeling and calcium homeostasis in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Nov 9;24(22):16142. doi: 10.3390/ijms242216142.PMID: 38003332
Cheng TY, Chen YC, Li SJ, Lin FJ, Lu YY, Lee TI, Lee TW, Higa S, Kao YH, Chen YJ. Interleukin-33/ST2 axis involvement in atrial remodeling and arrhythmogenesis. Transl Res. 2024 Jan 18:S1931-5244(24)00016-1. doi: 10.1016/j.trsl.2024.01.006. PMID: 38244770
Review Articles, Editorials, and Letters(その他の論文)
A. Review
Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2006)Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation originating fromextrapulmonaryvein areas: Taipei approach. Heart Rhythm. ;3:1386-1390.
Higa S, Lo LW, Chen SA. (2018) Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from non-pulmonary vein areas. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev. 7(4):273-81. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15420/aer.2018.50.3
Suenari K, Nakano T, Tomomori S, Shiode N, Higa S, Chen SA. (2020) Cryoballoon ablation for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Circulation Reports. 2(2):75-82.
Higa S, Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Suenari K, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2021) Diabetes and endocrine disorders ( hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism) as risk factors for atrial fibrillation. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 13(1):63-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2020.11.005..
Lkhagva B, Lee TW, Lin YK, Chen YC, Chung CC, Higa S, Chen YJ. (2022) Disturbed cardiac metabolism triggers atrial arrhythmogenesis in diabetes mellitus: energy substrate alternate as a potential therapeutic intervention. Cells. 11(18):2915. doi: 10.3390/cells11182915.
B. Editorial
Chen SA, Higa S. (2005) Editorial: The roles of amatomy, image, and electrogram voltage in ablationofcavotricuspid isthmus. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 12:13-15.
Boukens BJ, Baartscheera A, Higa S. (2011) Editorial Comment: Arrhythmogenic pulmonaryveinmyocardium in heart failure. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 38(10):654-655.
Higa S. (2020) Editorial to “Diverse activation patterns during persistent atrial fibrillation by non-contact charge-density mapping of human atrium”. J Arrhythmia. 36(4):703-704. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12373. eCollection. PMID: 32782642
KaoYH, Chen YJ, Higa S, Chattipakorn N, Santulli . G. (2023) Transcription factors and arrhythmogenesis. Front. Physiol. 14:1169747. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1169747. eCollection 2023.PMID: 36926195
Higa S. (2024) Editorial to “Association of Left Atrial Appendage Morphology and Function with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in Atrial Fibrillation Patients”. Am J Cardiol. 2024
22:S0002-9149(24)00309-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.04.029.
Higa S. (2024) Editorial to “Associations of the Fibrosis-4 Index with Left Atrial Low-voltage Areas and Arrhythmia Recurrence after Catheter Ablation: Cardio-hepatic Interaction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation”. J Arrhythmia. 2024 (in press)
Book Chapters written by Cardiac Electrophysiology andPacingLaboratory of Makiminato Central Hospital’s Dr. Higa as aLeadingAuthority on These Subjects(英文著書)
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Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2006) Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from the non-pulmonary vein areas. In: Huang S and Wood M, editors. 1st edition of Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Page 289-304
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Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2008) Focal atrial tachycardias. In: Wilber DJ, Packer DL, Stevenson WG, editors. 3rd edition of Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias: Basic concepts and clinical applications. Blackwell Futura, Malden, MA, USA; Page 105-119. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470696279
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Higa S, Lin YJ, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2008) Noncontact mapping. In: Calkins H, Jais P, Steinberg J, editors. 1st edition of A practical approach to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Page 118-133.
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Higa S, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chang SL, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2011) Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from the non-pulmonary vein areas. In: Huang S and Wood M, editors. 2nd edition of Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Page 265-279.
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Higa S, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chang SL, Hu YF, Chen SA. (2014) Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating from the non-pulmonary vein areas. In: Huang S and Wood M, editors. 3rd edition of Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, USA ;page 288-304,
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Higa S, Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Suenari K, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2021) Diabetes and endocrine disorders (hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism) as risk factors for atrial fibrillation. In: Shenasa S, Sanders P, Nattel S, editors. Risk factors in atrial fibrillation: appraisal of AF risk stratification. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Page 63-75. In: Thakur RK and Natale A, consulting editors. 13(1) Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1877-9182(21)00003-4
PRESENTATION AT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING(国際学会発表)
Shinzato T, Higa S, Shimabukuro M, Chibana T, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Mimura G. (1993) Effects of calcium concentration on cardiac function in diabetic rats. Abstract book of the 7th Korea-Japan Symposium on Diabetes Mellitus (Seoul, Korea, April 13-14, 1993); Page 70.
Shimabukuro M, Shinzato T, Higa S, Nakada Y, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Mimura G. (1993) Improvement of basal and post-ischemic myocardial function by gliclazide on isolated perfused hearts from diabetic rats: effects of calcium overload. Abstract book of the 7th Korea-Japan Symposium on Diabetes Mellitus (Seoul, Korea, April 13-14, 1993); Page 71.
Shimabukuro M, Higa S, Shinzato T, Chibana T, Yoshida H, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N,Mimura G. (1993) Enhanced insulin secretion relates to coronary vasoconstriction in humans. Abstract book of the 4th Japan-China Symposium on Diabetes Mellitus (Yokohama, Japan,October 7-8, 1993); Page 58.
Higa S, Shimabukuro M, Shinzato T, Nagamine F, Murakami K, Takasu N. (1994) Nifedipine treatment improves ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rat hearts. Final program ofthe 15th International Diabetes Federation Congress (Kobe, Japan, November 6-11, 1994); Page181.
Higa S, Yoshida H, Oshiro C, Yagi N, Shimabukuro M, Chibana T, Takasu N, Chen SA. (2001) A new electroanatomic guidance for circumferential radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary veinostiain patients with focal sources of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Circulation. 104 (Suppl. II): Page 408. (Annual Scientific Sessions of American Heart Association in Anaheim, CA, USA, November 11-14,2001).
Higa S, Tai CT, Liu TY, Chen SA. (2003) Non-contact mapping identifies the termination mechanisms and guides ablation of complex atrial flutter. PACE. Vol.26 (Suppl. II): PageS28. (XIIth World Congress on Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology in Hong Kong, China, February19-22, 2003).
Liu TY, Tai CT, Higa S, Chen SA. (2003) Anisotropic conduction velocity in crista terminalis during atypical atrial flutter. PACE. Vol.26 (Suppl. II): Page S49. (XIIth World Congress on Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology in Hong Kong, China, February 19-22, 2003).
Liu TY, Tai CT, Lee PC, Higa S, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2003) Relation between conduction gap and anisotropic property of the crista terminalis in patients with atrial arrhythmias. PACE. Vol.26 (Suppl. II): Page 1052. (24th Annual Scientific Sessions of North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology in Washington, DC, USA, May 14-17, 2003).
Liu TY, Tai CT, Lee PC, Higa S, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2003) Ablation strategy is different for crista terminalis gaps and conduction channels in complex atrial arrhythmia. PACE. Vol.26 (Suppl.II):Page 1052. (24th Annual Scientific Sessions of North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology in Washington, DC, USA, May 14-17, 2003).
Higa S, Tai CT, Liu TY, Huang JL, Lee PC, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2003) Fast Fourier transform analysis of noncontact atrial electrograms in atrial flutter and fibrillation. PACE. Vol.26(Suppl. II):Page 1093. (24th Annual Scientific Sessions of North American Society of PacingandElectrophysiology in Washington, DC, USA, May 14-17, 2003).
Huang JL, Tai CT,Higa S, Chen SA. (2003) Changes of dominant frequency of atrialfibrillationduring atrial dilation: implication for stretch mechanism from biatrial non-contactmapping. PACE.Vol.26 (Suppl II): Page 1107. (24th Annual Scientific Sessions of North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology in Washington, DC, USA, May 14-17, 2003).
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Liu TY, Higa S, Huang BH, Yuniadi Y, Lai TH, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2003) Validationof atrial activation from the noncontact and contact electrogram using noncontact mapping. Circulation. 108 (Suppl. IV): Page 323. (Annual Scientific Sessions of American Heart Association in Orland, CA, USA, November 9-12, 2003).
Yuniadi Y, Tai CT, Huang BH, Higa S, Liu TY, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2003) Non-contact mapping of right atrium during typical atrial flutter with variable ECG morphologies. Circulation. 108 (Suppl.IV): Page 542. (Annual Scientific Sessions of American Heart Association in Orland, CA, USA, November 9-12, 2003).
Yuniadi Y, Tai CT, Lee KT, Huang BH, Lin YJ, Higa S, Liu TY, Huang JL, Lee PC, Ding YA,ChenSA. (2004) A new ECG algorithm to differentiate upper loop reentry from clockwise typical atrial flutter. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1(1)(Suppl.): Page S2-3. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Huang JL, Tai CT, MD, Liu TY, Lee PC, Higa S, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2004) The Eustachian ridge is not always a barrier of the reentry circuit during typical atrial flutter: a novel finding.Heart Rhythm. Vol.1(1)(Suppl.): Page S19-20. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Societyin San Francisco, CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Lee PC, Tai CT, Liu TY, Higa S, Ding YA, Huang B, Chen SA. (2004) Nominal concept of dual atrioventricular nodal physiology: insight from noncontact mapping. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1 (1)(Suppl.): Page S46. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco,CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Higa S, Tai CT, Liu TY, Lee PC, Huang JL, Ding YA, Chen SA. (2004) Spontaneous termination of human atrial flutter: a novel observation and implication for catheter ablation. HeartRhythm.Vol.1 (1)(Suppl.): Page S55. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2004) Focal atrial tachycardia dose not show radial activation pattern: implication for catheter ablation. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1 (1)(Suppl.): Page S56.(25th AnnualScientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 19-22,2004).
Huang BH, Tai CT, Tsao HM, Higa S, Lee KT, Lin YJ, Yuniadi Y, Chen SA. (2004) High resolution non-contact mapping of right atrial activation during sinus rhythm in humans. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1(1)(Suppl.): Page S167. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Higa S, Tai CT, Yuniadi Y, Lin YJ, Lee KT, Huang BH, Chen SA. (2004) Novel mechanism of adenosine induced termination of focal atrial tachycardia. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1 (1)(Suppl.):PageS199. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May19-22, 2004).
Chen SA, Tai CT, MD, Liu TY, Higa S, Lee PC, Ding YA. (2004) Catheter ablation of right atrial substrate in a specific group of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. Vol.1 (1)(Suppl.): Page S172. (25th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco,CA, USA, May 19-22, 2004).
Higa S, Chen YC, Wei J, Shimabukuro M, Lin CI. (2004) Electrophysiological effects of palmitate on rabbit pulmonary vein myocardial cells. Abstract book of the 31st International Congress on Electrocardiology (Kyoto, Japan, June 27-July 1, 2004); Page 152.
Lee PC, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Liu TY, Higa S, Huang B, Chen SA. (2005) The different characteristics of atrial electrograms inside and outside Koch’s triangle. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 2 (5)(Suppl.): PageS189. (26th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in New Orleans, LA,USA, May 4-7, 2005).
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Higa S, Chen SA. (2005) Electrophysiologic characteristics and catheter ablation in patients with Lewis right atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 2 (5)(Suppl.): Page S195. (26th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in New Orleans, LA, USA, May 4-7,2005).
Tsao HM, Wu MH, Higa S, Lee KT, Tai CT, Huang BH, Hsieh MH, MD, Kuo JY, Chen SA. (2005) Catheter ablation within the coronary sinus carries a risk of esophageal injury. Heart Rhythm. Vol.2 (5)(Suppl.): Page S240. (26th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in New Orleans, LA, USA, May 4-7, 2005).
Tsao HM, Wu MH, Higa S, Lee KT, Tai CT, Huang BH, Hsieh MH, Kuo JY, Chen YJ, Chen SA.(2005) The important role of detecting pulmonary vein stenosis before catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 2 (5)(Suppl.): Page S276. (26th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in New Orleans, LA, USA, May 4-7, 2005).
Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2005) A novel finding of sinus node shifting after overdrive pacing and isoproterenol. Circulation. Vol. 112 (17)(Suppl. II): Page 698. (Annual Scientific Sessions of American Heart Association in Dallas, TX, USA. November 13-16, 2005).
Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2005) Topography of electrical connection between the right atrium and superior vena cava: implication for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillationoriginating from superior vena cava. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2005)(Seoul, Korea, December 15-17, 2005); Page 161.
Higa S, Tai CT, Chen SA. (2005) Novel characteristics of the electrical breakthroughs from the right atrium to superior vena cava: implication for catheter ablation. Abstract book of the 1stAsia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2005)(Seoul, Korea, December 15-17, 2005);Page178.
Lin YJ, Tai CT, Higa S, Chen SA. (2005) Different characteristics of right atrial substrate in patients with typical and atypical right atrial flutters. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2005)(Seoul, Korea, December 15-17, 2005); Page 181.
Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2006) A novel technique of high-density mapping of QS area for catheter ablation of focal atrial tachycardia. Heart Rhythm. 2006;Vol. 3 (5)(Suppl.): PageS244-245. (27th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, MA, USA, May 17-20,2006).
Lin YJ, Higa S, Tai CT, Wongcharoen W, Chang SL, Lo LW, Chen SA. (2007) Validation of the frequency spectra obtained from the noncontact unipolar electrograms during atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 4 (5)(Suppl.): Page S185. (28th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Denver, CO, USA, May 9-12, 2007).
Higa S, Lin YJ, Tai CT, Ishigaki S, WangCharoen W, Chang SL, Lo LW, Chen SA. (2007) Acute atrial pressure overload modulates dominant frequency in patients with atrial fibrillation:new insight from biatrial noncontact mapping in human. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 4 (5)(Suppl.): PageS317.(28th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Denver, CO, USA, May 9-12,2007).
Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2007) High density mapping of QS area to detect sinus node impulse shifting after beta-adrenergic stimulation. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 4 (5)(Suppl.): Page S350.(28th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Denver, CO, USA, May 9-12,2007).
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Tsao HM, Maeda M, Oyakawa A, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2007) Left atrial roof aneurysm with coronary artery fistula in patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a case report. Abstract book of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2007)(Taipei, Taiwan, December 18-20, 2007); Page 174.
Lo LW, Tai CT, Higa S, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Wongcharoen W, Tuan TC, Udyavar AR, Chen SA.(2007) Prospective implication of waveform analysis from high-density mapping in patients with atrial fibrillation. Abstract book of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS2007)(Taipei, Taiwan, December 18-20, 2007); Page 207.
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Maeda M, Oyakawa A, Chen SA. (2007) Discordance of conduction block lines in the left atrium in patients with atrial fibrillation: new insight into catheter ablation. Abstract book of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS2007)(Taipei,Taiwan, December 18-20, 2007); Page 246.
Higa S, Ishigaki S, Tsao HM, Maeda M, Oyakawa A, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2008) Left atrial roof aneurysm with coronary artery fistula in a patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a novel case report. Heart Rhythm. 2008;Vol. 5 (5)(Suppl.): Page S204-205. (29th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 14-17, 2008).
Lin YJ, Higa S, Tai CT, Chang SL, Lo LW, Chen SA. Mechanism responsible for the maintenance of atrial fibrillation: insight from simultaneous bi-atrial activation and frequency mapping. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS2008) in conjunction with 4th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS2008)(Raffles, Singapore, November 27-29, 2008); Page 251.
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Tsao HM, Oyakawa A, Chinen I, Maesato A, Iha K, Shimajiri M, Lin YJ, ChenSA. (2008) Repetitive pleomorphic ventricular tachycardia triggered by ventricular premature contraction originating from idiopathic left ventricular aneurysm in a patient resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation: a novel case report. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS 2008) in conjunction with 4th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2008)(Raffles, Singapore, November 27-29, 2008);Page 339.
Lo LW, Tai CT, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Udyavar AR, Hu YF, Ueng KC, Tsai WC, Tuan TC, Chang CJ, Tsao HM, Wongcharoen W, Lee PC, Higa S, Chen SA. (2008) Spatiotemporal characterization of complex fractionated atrial electrograms in non-pulmonary vein ectopy initiating atrial fibrillation/atrial tachycardia. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS 2008) in conjunction with 4th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS2008)(Raffles, Singapore, November 27-29, 2008); Page 364.
Oyakawa A, Higa S, Ishigaki S, Chinen I, Maesato A, Iha K, Shimajiri M, Lin YJ, Chen SA. (2008)Successful ablation of focal atrial tachycardia originating from the right pulmonary vein carina after the Cox-Maze IV procedure in a patient with atrial septal defect under guidance of CARTOMerge technique: A novel case report. Abstract book of the 1st Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS 2008) in conjunction with 4th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (APAFS 2008)(Raffles, Singapore, November 27-29, 2008); Page 368.
Higa S, Lin YJ, Ishigaki S, Chen YJ, Chen SA. (2010) Adenosine-triphosphate modulates dominant frequency in patients with atrial fibrillation: New insight from biatria lnoncontact mappingin human. Heart Rhythm. 2010;Vol. 5 (5)(Suppl.): Page S200. (31th Annual Scientific Sessions ofHeart Rhythm Society in Denver, CO, USA, May 12-15, 2010).
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Maesato A, Chinen I, Lin YJ, Masuzaki H, Chen SA. (2010) Successful ablation of six tachyarrhythmias during a single ablation procedure. J Arrhythmia. 2010;Vol. 26 (10)(Suppl.):Page 189. (3rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 6th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Jeju, Korea, October 28-30, 2010).
Maesato A, Higa S, Chinen I, Ishigaki S, Lin YJ, Masuzaki H, Chen SA. (2010) VF induction during automatic measurement of lead impedance by dual chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in a patient with LQT3 plus Brugada syndrome. J Arrhythmia. 2010;Vol. 26 (10)(Suppl.): Page 31.(3rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 6th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Jeju, Korea, October 28-30, 2010).
Maesato A, Higa S, Chinen I, Ishigaki S, Lin YJ, Yajima M, Tatsu K, Obunai K, Uechi Y, Sugama M, Masuzaki H, Chen SA. (2011) Effects of pacing and high-pass filter settings on ventricular bipola relectrograms in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator systems: implication for inappropriate shocksdue to T wave oversensing. J Arrhythmia. 2011;Vol. 27 (9)(Suppl.): Page 377. (26th Japanese and 4th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 7thAsia-PacificAtrial Fibrillation Symposium in Fukuoka, Japan, September 20-22, 2011).
Maesato A, Higa S, Chinen I, Ishigaki S, Lin YJ, Yajima M, Tatsu K, Obunai K, Uechi Y, Sugama M, Masuzaki H, Chen SA. (2011) Predictor for inappropriate shocks due to T wave oversensing using the R and T wave amplitudes of ventricular bipolar electrograms in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator systems. J Arrhythmia. 2011;Vol. 27 (9)(Suppl.): Page 377. (26th Japanese and 4th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 7th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Fukuoka, Japan, September 20-22, 2011)
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Maesato A, Lin YJ, Tatsu K, Obunai K, Uechi Y, Sugama M, Chen SA. (2011) Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome in a patient with hyperthyroidism. J Arrhythmia. 2011;Vol. 27 (9)(Suppl.): Page 453. (26th Japanese and 4th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 7th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Fukuoka, Japan, September 20-22, 2011).
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Maesato A, Lin YJ, Tatsu K, Obunai K, Uechi Y, Sugama M, Yagi N, Chen SA. (2011) Reversal of tachycardiomyopathy in a patient with incessant form ventricular tachycardia originating from left sinus of Valsalva after successful ablation guided by EnSite NavXsystem. J Arrhythmia. 2011;Vol. 27 (9)(Suppl.): Page 458. (26th Japanese and 4th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 7th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Fukuoka, Japan, September 20-22, 2011).
Ishigaki S, Higa S, Maesato A, Tatsu K, Nomura T, Maehira M, Uezu T,Uechi Y, Sugama M.(2012)Successful CFAE Ablation in a Patient with Permanent Atrial Fibrillation. J Arrhythmia. 2012;Vol.28 (10)(Suppl.): Page. 195.(5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6, 2012).
Maesato A, Higa S, Ishigaki S, Tatsu K, Nomura T, Maehira M, Uezu T, Uechi Y, Sugama M.(2012)Persistent tachycardia originating from superior vena cava in a patient with previoushistory of hyperthyroidism. J Arrhythmia. 2012;Vol. 28 (10)(Suppl.): Page 195. (5th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 8th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan, October 3-6, 2012).
Chung FP, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chang SL, MD, Hu YF, Chao TF, Higa S, Chen SA. (2013) Long-term recurrence of right ventricular outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias after catheter ablation:prognostic value of Holter examination during longitudinal follow-up. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 10 (5)(Suppl.): Page S284. (34th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Denver, CO,USA, May 8-11, 2013).
Higa S, Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Tatsu K, Nomura T, Maehira M, Uezu T, Uechi Y, Sugama M.(2013) Successful isolation of arrhythmogenic area in a patient with focal atrialtachycardiaoriginating from para-Hisian region. J Arrhythmia. 2013;Vol. 29 (10)(Suppl.): Page 170.(6th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session/CardioRhythm in conjunction with 9th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Hong Kong, China, October 3-6, 2013
Higa S, Lin YJ, MD, Lo MT, Chen Lin C, Chang YC, Lo LW, Chung FP, Liao J, Chiou CW, Chen SA. (2015) The Use of a novel signal analysis to quantify the substrate and identify theorigin for idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia during sinus rhythm. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 12 (5)(Suppl.): Page S286. (36th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, MA, USA, May 13-16, 2015).
Tatsu K, Higa S, Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Sugama M, Uezu T.(2015) Successful treatment of subacute amiodarone-induced lung toxicity in a patient with perioperative ventricular tachycardia after an aortic valve replacement. J Arrhythmia. 2015;Vol. 31 (10)(Suppl.): Page.(8th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 11th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Melbourne, Australia, November 19-22, 2015).
Yagi N, Higa S. (2015) Successful treatment of selenium deficiency-induced dilated cardiomyopathy in a patient with Crohn’s disease. J Arrhythmia. 2015;Vol. 31 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (8th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 11th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Melbourne, Australia, November 19-22, 2015).
Abe H, Kohno R, Honda T, Kikuchi K, Nozoe M, Uchida, T, Minamiguchi H, Sonoda K, Ogawa M, Ideguchi T, Kisaki Y, Nakamura T, Oba K, Higa S, Yoshida K, Tsunoda S,Oginosawa Y. (2016) Reduction of inappropriate therapy by a new algorithm: results from DEFENSE Trial (DEFibrillator shock reduction with Enhanced features and SEttings of implantable cardiac device))Heart Rhythm. Vol. 13 (5)(Suppl.): Page S – . (37th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 4-7, 2016).
Yagi N, Higa S. (2016) Significant impact of obstructive sleep apnea in a patient with an incessant form of ventricular tachycardia originating from the left sinus of Valsalva. J Arrhythmia. 2016;Vol. 32 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (9th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 12th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Seoul, Korea, October 12-15, 2016).
Higa S, Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N. (2016) Early detection of active bleeding from the superficial branch of the femoral artery after cryoballoon ablation in a patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. J Arrhythmia. 2016;Vol. 32 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (9th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 12th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Seoul, Korea, October 12-15, 2016).
Higa S, Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N. (2017) Successful cryoballoon ablation in a patient with recurrent long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation after surgical left atrial Maze and mitral valve replacement. J Arrhythmia. 2017;Vol. 33 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (10th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session, 13th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in conjunction with the 64th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society in Yokohama, Japan, September 14-17, 2017).
Maesato A, Higa S, Ishigaki S, Yagi N. (2017) Successful cryo-ablation in a patient withrecurrent focal atrial tachycardia originating from para-Hisian region. J Arrhythmia. 2017;Vol. 33(10)(Suppl.): Page. (10th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session, 13th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in conjunction with the 64th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society in Yokohama, Japan, September 14-17, 2017).
Maesato A, Higa S, Ishigaki S, Yagi N. (2017) Significant impact of cardiac resynchronizationtherapy on recurrent long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation in a patient with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. J Arrhythmia. 2017;Vol. 33 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (10th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session, 13th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in conjunction with the 64th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society in Yokohama, Japan, September 14-17, 2017).
Chang TY, Lo LW, Higa S, Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Chung FP, Chao TF, Liao JN, Hu YF, Lin CY, Tuan TC, Chang YT, Chen SA. Deep sedation with intravenous anesthesia is associated with a better outcome in patients undergoing cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm, Vol. 15 (5)(Suppl.) Page S333. (39th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, MA, USA, May 9-12, 2018).
Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful cryo-ablation in a patient with frequent ventricular premature contractions originating from the para-Hisian region. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018)
Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful cryo-ablation in a patient with repeated recurrences of a para-Hisian Kent bundle after multiple radiofrequency ablation procedures. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018)
Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful ablation of a unique recurrent atrial tachycardia after cryoballoon based box isolation in a patient with long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018)
Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful cryoballoon based box isolation in a patient with recurrent long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation after a surgical left atial MAZE and cryoballoon based pulmonary vein isolation. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018)
Ishigaki S, Maesato A, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) A false positive FDG PET scan due to inflammation after a cryoballoon based pulmonary vein isolation mimicking a metastatic lymph node in a patient with early stage lung cancer. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October17-20, 2018).
Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful cryoballoon based ablation of recurrent persistent ridge-related atrial tachycardia in a patient with long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful cryoballoon based box isolation of long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation in a patient with an inferior common trunk. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful ablation of ventricular tachycardia storm in a patient with end-stage cardiac sarcoidosis. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018) Successful ablation of ventricular tachycardia storm in a patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Yagi N, Higa S. (2018). Transient mild hyperkalemia induced T-wave oversensing causing an intermittent loss of biventricular pacing in a patient with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. J Arrhythmia. 2018; Vol. 34 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (11th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 14th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium and 4th International Forum of Ventricular Arrhythmia in Taipei, Taiwan, October 17-20, 2018).
Wu CI, Lu YY, Chen YC, Lin FZ, Huang JH, Lin YK, Higa S, Chan CS, Chen SA, Chen YJ. AMP inhibition suppresses hypothermia-induced J wave and ventricular arrhythmogenesis. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 16 (5)(Suppl.): Page S154. (40th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, May 8-11, 2019).
Kaneko S, Takemoto M, Asano T, Sakagami S, Takei A, Suzuki M, Mine T, Hayashi K, Kishihara J, Fukaya H, Miura F, Higa S, Kumagai K, Kurata M, Tao C, Warita S. (2019). Faster mapping for targeted atrial fibrillation ablation using a novel algorithm with a high-density grid style catheter in a Japanese population. J Arrhythmia. 2019; Vol. 35 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
Takemoto M, Warita S, Mine T, Sakagami S, Asano T, Takei A, Suzuki M, Higa S, Miura F, Okano Y, Tao C, Kaneko S. (2019). Impact of high-density grid style catheter wave mapping on ablation strategy in de novo and redo paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. J Arrhythmia. 2019; Vol. 35 (10)(Suppl.): Page. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
Liu CM, Lin FJ, Chen YC, Lin YK, Lu YY, Wu CI, Higa S, Chen SA, Chen YJ. (2019) Concordant increase of post-pacing action potential duration and contractility predicts occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia in Brugada syndrome model. J Arrhythmia. 2019; Vol. 35(10)(Suppl.): Page. (12th Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session in conjunction with 15th Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, October 24-27, 2019).
Kuo MJ, Lin YJ, Higa S, Maesato A, Ishigaki S, Lo MT, Chiang CH, Chang SL, Lo LW, Hu YF, Chung FP, Lin CY, Chang TY, Liu SH, Cheng WH, Liu CM, Kuo L, Chen SA. Electrophysiologically guided pulmonary vein isolation and substrate in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation using PRISM index: a multicenter study. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 18 (8)(Suppl.): Page S307-308. (42th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, MA, USA, July 28-31, 2021).
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Liu CM, Liu CL, Hu KW, Tseng VS, Chang SL, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Chung FP, Chao TF, Tuan TC, Liao JN, Lin CY, Chang TY, Fann CSJ, Higa S, Yagi N, Chen SA, Hu YF.. The comparisons of artificial intelligence and cardiologists for the diagnosis of type 1 Brugada electrogram pattern. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 18 (8)(Suppl.): Page S172. (42th Annual Scientific Sessions of Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, MA, USA, July 28-31, 2021).
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2015 年10月2日ハイアットリージェンシーホテル那覇・沖縄 特別講演①「Elimination of Rotor Could Improve the Outcome of Atrial Fibrillation Fact or Fiction?」 講師:Lin Yenn-Jiang 先生(國立陽明大學醫學院醫學系内科學科副教授) 座長:比嘉 聡 (博愛会牧港中央病院副院長) 特別講演②「Randomized evaluation of pharmacological approaches to improve long-term clinical outcomes of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: Kansai Plus Atrial Fibrillation (KPAF) trial.」 講師:静田 聡 先生(京都大学大学院医学研究科循環器内科講師) 座長:小堀 敦志 先生(神戸中央市民病院循環器内科医長)
第1部『T h e New Trend of MRI 』 1. 『3テスラMRI検査のニーズと将来展望』田渕隆先生(倉敷中央病院医療技術本部長) 2. 『頭部領域における3テスラMRIの重要性』根本繁先生(東京医科歯科大学血管内治療科教 授) 3. 『心臓MRIの最新知見』横山健一先生(杏林大学医学部放射線医学教室准教授)
第2部『T h e New Trend of CIEDs and Remote M o n i t o r i n g』 1. 『DXICDの実際』中井俊子先生(日本大学医学部附属板橋病院 循環器内科助教) 2. 『IN-TIME試験の解釈とSOPの重要性』三橋武司先生(自治医科大学付属さいたま医療セ ンター循環器内科准教授)
BIOTRONIK Round Table Discussion Arrhythmia Device Therapy Saturday Night Conference in Okinawa
2021年8月7日(土)Lin Palace Hotel, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 講演①「How to StablePoint can be effectively utilized in treating patients with atrial fibrillation」 講師:比嘉 聡 (博愛会牧港中央病院副院長)(Webinar Google Meet) 座長:Dr. Bih-Fang Guo(Yuan’s General Hospital) 講演②「Complex atrial arrhythmia ablation using Lumipoint」 講師:Dr. Chih-Chieh Yu(National Taiwan University Hospital) 座長:Dr. Bih-Fang Guo(Yuan’s General Hospital) 講演③「Rhythmia for arrhythmia, Lumipoint to illuminate the point in atypical AFL ablation」 講師:Dr. Cheng-Huang Li(Taichung Veterans General Hospital) 座長:Dr. Li-Jen Lin(Tainan Municiple Hospital) 講演④「Why we chose SICD, not ICD」 講師:Dr. Kelvin Chua(National Heart Center of Singapore)(Webinar Google Meet) 座長:Dr. Jiunn-Cherng Lin(Taichung Veterans General Hospital Chiayi Branch) 講演⑤「S-ICD system implant procedure: Who do I select for the S-ICD system?」 講師:Dr. Shuenn-Nan Chiu(National Taiwan University Hospital) 座長:Dr. Jieh-Neng Wang(National Cheng Kong University Hospital)
2021 Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society Autumn Forum in Conjunction with Tokyo-Taipei-Seoul Arrhythmia Joint Conference 2021 Luncheon Symposium: Meet the Masters THRS 2021 2021年9月26日(日)Zoomオンライン会議アプリを利用しての開催 Opening Remarks: Dr. Yenn-Jiang Lin(Taipei Veterans General Hospital) 講演①「Advances on EP recording system: LABSYSTEM Pro」 講師:Dr. Fa-Po Chung(Taipei Veterans General Hospital) 座長:Dr. Yu-Cheng Hsieh(Taichung Veterans General Hospital) 講演②「A novel radiofrequency (RF) ablation catheter with a dedicated algorithm (DIRECTSENSE TM )」 講師:比嘉 聡 (博愛会牧港中央病院副院長) 座長:Prof. Shih-Ann Chen(Taichun Veterans General Hospital) Panelists: Dr. Kuan-Cheng Chang(China Medical University Hospital) Dr. Yu-Cheng Hsieh(Taichung Veterans General Hospital) Dr. Lian-Yu Lin(National Taiwan University Hospital) Dr. Yenn-Jiang Lin(Taipei Veterans General Hospital) Closing Remarks: Prof. Shih-Ann Chen(Taichung Veterans General Hospital)
2022年3月25日(金)Zoomオンライン会議アプリを利用しての開催 Opening Remarks:医療法人博愛会 牧港中央病院 循環器内科部長(不整脈・心不全治療部門) 統括責任者 副院長 比嘉 聡 特別講演「Low Voltage Zones Detected by Omnipolar Vmax Map Accurately Identifies the Potential Atrial Substrate and Predicts the AF Ablation Outcome after PV Isolation」 座長:医療法人博愛会 牧港中央病院 循環器内科部長(不整脈・心不全治療部門) 統括責任者 副院長 比嘉 聡 講師:Prof. Shih-Ann Chen (Heart Rhythm Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan)
2022年8月4日(金)Zoomオンライン会議アプリを利用しての開催 座長:YS Chan (Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China) 講演:『POLARxTM Overview』 講師:Fa Po Chung (Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan) 講演:『Australian Single Centre Experience』 講師:Nick Jackson (John Hunter Hospital, New Castle, Australia) 講演:『Clinical Case Study from Japan』 講師:医療法人博愛会 牧港中央病院 循環器内科(不整脈・心不全治療部門) 統括責任者 副院長 比嘉 聡