Dr .Rie Nakayama | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science | Japan

Dr. Rie Nakayama is a Japanese cardiologist and Assistant Professor (Special Appointment) at Okayama University’s Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She earned her MD from Kagawa University and completed her PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine at Okayama University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, she specializes in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, and cardiac rehabilitation. Dr. Nakayama holds multiple board certifications from leading Japanese medical societies and has received several prestigious awards for her research presentations. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing cardiovascular care, clinical research, and medical education in Japan.

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Featured Publications

Transseptal Puncture and Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Atrial Septal Occluder Devices: Procedural Techniques and Outcomes
– Europace, 2026

Prognostic value of exercise-induced pulmonary congestion by lung ultrasound in patients with heart failure
– ESC Heart Failure, 2026

Reply to the letter, “Residual shunt after patent foramen ovale closure: The devil is in the details!” regarding article “Relationship between patent foramen ovale anatomical features and residual shunt after patent foramen ovale closure”
– Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2024

Prognostic impact of atrial function in cardiac sarcoidosis using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography
– Preprint, 2023

Assessment of Congestion and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure Using Shear Wave Elasticity
– ESC Heart Failure, 2022

University Heart Center Hamburg | Germany

Dr. Harun Sarwari is a dedicated medical doctor specializing in cardiovascular care at the University Heart and Vascular Center in Hamburg. Born in Kabul and trained in Germany, he completed his medical education at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, where he also gained extensive clinical experience. His research focuses on innovative cardiac monitoring techniques, reflected in his doctoral work and peer-reviewed publications in cardiothoracic medicine. With a strong background in both clinical practice and scientific research, he contributes to advancing patient care and cardiovascular outcomes through evidence-based approaches and continuous professional development.

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Featured Publications

Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Above the Guideline-endorsed Age Cut-off: Reasons for Surgery and Clinical Outcomes
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon., 2025