Hirotsugu Ueshima
Preventive Cardiology
Shiga University of Medical Science
About
Hirotsugu Ueshima works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Shiga University of Medical Science.
Hirotsugu Ueshima is a professor and head of the Department of Health Science at Shiga University of Medical Science. He directs multi-center studies on cardiovascular disease prevention, including INTERSALT and INTERMAP. His research examines the associations between diet, blood pressure, and cardiovascular risks in various populations.
Research focus
Hypertension ManagementCardiovascular EpidemiologyNutritional Interventions for CVD PreventionSodium Intake and Cardiovascular RiskAtherosclerosis Risk Factors
Impact
869 pubs · 37,808 cites · h-index 90
Training
MD
Kanazawa University School of Medicine
1971
Affiliations
Work Experience
Head of Department of Health Science
Shiga University of Medical Science · 1989 - Present
Scientific Staff in Department of Preventive Medicine
National Cardiovascular Center · 1984 - 1989
Staff in Department of Cardiovascular Screening and Preventive Medicine
Center for Disease Control in Osaka · 1972 - 1980
Postgraduate Training
Northwestern University