Emperor Emeritus to Be Hospitalized for Heart Tests

Tokyo, May 5 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital from Tuesday for heart tests, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday. The 91-year-old former Emperor has been diagnosed with a high probability of myocardial ischemia, which occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is insufficient, during regular health checks, according to...

Emperor Emeritus to Be Hospitalized for Heart Tests
Tokyo, May 5 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital from Tuesday for heart tests, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday. The 91-year-old former Emperor has been diagnosed with a high probability of myocardial ischemia, which occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is insufficient, during regular health checks, according to...