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2 days ago
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Japan Emperor Emeritus Found with Another Heart Disorder
News from Japan Society Jul 18, 2025 19:33 (JST) Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito was confirmed Friday to be suffering from supraventricular arrhythmia, according to an aide. The 91-year-old former Emperor was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital the same day, after he began receiving an additional oral treatment for his heart during his hospitalization. He will refrain from exercise that puts heavy burdens on the heart, such as using stairs. Emperor Emeritus Akihito, accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, left the hospital in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward by car around 11:30 a.m. and returned to the Sento Imperial Residence in the Japanese capital's Minato Ward. He began taking the oral medication to ease the load on his heart from asymptomatic myocardial ischemia, which was identified this May. The treatment did not cause side effects such as bradycardia or arrhythmia. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Japan's former emperor Akihito diagnosed with another heart condition
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Former emperor Akihito was admitted to the hospital on July 14, and discharged on July 18. TOKYO - Japan's former emperor Akihito has been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, the Imperial Household Agency said on July 18 . The agency said the diagnosis was made at the University of Tokyo Hospital, where the 91-year-old had been hospitalised until July 18 for tests ahead of a new medication regimen to treat existing heart conditions. The former emperor's newly prescribed medication is also effective in treating symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia, according to his aides. The agency said it will continue to monitor his condition. The former emperor was admitted to the hospital on July 14 , where doctors aimed to carefully adjust the dosage of his new medication while monitoring his heart with an electrocardiogram. He was discharged on July 18 and left the hospital by car, accompanied by his wife, former empress Michiko, who had been visiting him daily. The former emperor was diagnosed in May with myocardial ischaemia – reduced blood flow to the heart muscle – after undergoing tests at the same hospital. He has since been under medication and observation for the condition. He has also been taking medication and following fluid intake restrictions since being diagnosed with heart failure in 2022. KYODO NEWS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 30% of aviation jobs could be redesigned due to AI, automation; $200m fund to support workers: CAAS Singapore Residents in South West District get help to improve employability, find career opportunities Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Singapore UOB awarded $17.7m in civil suit against Lippo Marina Collection over inflated housing loans Life Kinokuniya opens third bookstore in Raffles City, weeks ahead of schedule Business DBS shares rally to a new record as STI clocks yet another high Singapore 5 foreigners charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in S'pore to sell sex drugs Asia Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India
Yomiuri Shimbun
2 days ago
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- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan's Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment
Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press) — Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Friday after receiving an additional oral treatment for his heart. The 91-year-old former Emperor, accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, left the hospital in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward by car around 11:30 a.m. and headed for their residence, the Sento Imperial Residence in the Japanese capital's Minato Ward. In 2022, the Emperor Emeritus was diagnosed with right heart failure caused by tricuspid valve insufficiency. He was admitted to the university hospital in May for a heart examination and diagnosed with asymptomatic myocardial ischemia. After being discharged from the hospital, he was treated with medication to improve blood flow. As there was no improvement, however, the medical team determined that he needed the additional oral medication to ease the load on his heart. He had been hospitalized since Monday for dosage adjustment.
2 days ago
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Japan's Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment
News from Japan Society Jul 18, 2025 12:50 (JST) Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Friday after receiving an additional oral treatment for his heart. The 91-year-old former Emperor, accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, left the hospital in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward by car around 11:30 a.m. and headed for their residence, the Sento Imperial Residence in the Japanese capital's Minato Ward. In 2022, the Emperor Emeritus was diagnosed with right heart failure caused by tricuspid valve insufficiency. He was admitted to the university hospital in May for a heart examination and diagnosed with asymptomatic myocardial ischemia. After being discharged from the hospital, he was treated with medication to improve blood flow. As there was no improvement, however, the medical team determined that he needed the additional oral medication to ease the load on his heart. He had been hospitalized since Monday for dosage adjustment. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Japan Today
6 days ago
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- Japan Today
Emperor Emeritus Akihito hospitalized to adjust his heart medication
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko pose for a photograph at their residence in Tokyo on Oct 4, 2024. Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, was hospitalized Monday to adjust his heart medication, palace officials said. Akihito was diagnosed in May with myocardial ischemia, an asymptomatic heart condition of reduced blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart muscle. He has since been on medication to improve blood flow to his heart while avoiding excessive exercise and reducing liquid intake. Akihito abdicated in 2019, handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son, current Emperor Naruhito. After two months on the medication, doctors found little improvement in Akihito's condition and decided to give him an additional treatment to alleviate the burden on his heart, the Imperial Household Agency said. Monday's hospitalization was to carefully determine the right dose of the new medication to avoid side effects, while monitoring his heart by electrocardiogram and other examination, the IHA said. In 2012, Akihito underwent a coronary artery bypass surgery. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with right heart failure caused by tricuspid valve insufficiency. Akihito was seen in the back seat of a palace car, wearing a white surgical mask and accompanied by his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko, as he was taken to the hospital. Palace officials said they couldn't say how long Akihito would have to be hospitalized. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
