The cardiovascular imaging clinic opened in November 2009 as an imaging diagnostic center. It uses advanced medical equipment MRI / CT to visualize the inside of the human body in 3D. This is the first facility in Japan, and also rare in the world.

In 2014, the examination and the medical care department were made independent and started as a medical corporation CVIC.

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Among the body's organs, visualizing the constantly pulsating heart with clarity has historically been challenging, with this technology only recently being developed. However, advancements in imaging diagnostics now allow for the three-dimensional visualization and diagnosis of the heart, enabling early detection of heart disease.

Unfortunately, the widespread adoption of cardiac imaging diagnostics, particularly using MRI, is lagging in Japan. This is primarily due to the highly advanced and labor-intensive nature of this technology, resulting in a shortage of qualified technicians. Consequently, many individuals remain unaware of their heart condition until experiencing a sudden heart attack.

The Cardiac Imaging Center of CVIC was first initiated by Dr. Masahiro Terashima, an authority on cardiac imaging in Japan. After 7 years’ clinical study and research on cardiac MRI technology in Stanford University, U.S., Dr. Masahiro found that the most up-to-date cardiac imaging technology could realize early diagnosis of heart disease. In order to popularize his research achievements and promote this advanced technology, Dr. Masahiro returned to his homeland in 2009 and set up Japan’s first specialized cardiac imaging center in Tokyo so as to commit himself to the borderless cause of diagnosing patients globally with state-of-the-art imaging diagnostic technology.​

University and general hospitals' imaging departments must accommodate examinations from all medical specialties, not just the heart. Prioritizing the challenging and time-consuming cardiac examinations is difficult in such settings. However, CVIC has responded to the clinical needs by providing rapid examination services, addressing requests for urgent examination

Many cases referred from university and general hospitals present challenging examinations and diagnoses. By accurately conducting and diagnosing 2,680 cardiac MRI examinations annually, CVIC's technical and diagnostic capabilities continue to improve. Recognized for producing highly detailed and high-quality cardiac images, CVIC receives high praise from referring physicians at nearby university and core hospitals. By specializing solely in cardiac imaging and continuously honing our skills, we are able to perform advanced cardiac imaging diagnostics swiftly and accurately.