The 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Imaging & Dynamics

Welcome to the official website of the 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Imaging Dynamics (JCVID).

The origins of our society date back to 1993 with the establishment of the “Japanese Cardiovascular Imaging Study Group,” which evolved into the JCVID in 2000. Today, the fusion of cutting-edge imaging modalities—such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT)—with physiological assessment tools like fractional flow reserve (FFR) and resting full-cycle ratio (RFR) has significantly advanced the optimization of diagnosis and treatment in cardiovascular interventions.

Since last year, we have joined forces with “FRIENDS,” a live research conference in the field of cardiovascular intervention, to co-host this meeting. The joint format has been met with high acclaim from participants and owes its success to the generous support of our corporate partners, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude. This collaboration has also provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the society’s founding principles and contemplate its future direction.

This year, we continue to pursue further progress by offering a productive forum for all attendees and contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine and industry.

The theme of the 36th annual meeting is:

“The Era of Dual Mastery: The Fusion of Imaging and Physiology.”

This theme embodies various dualities central to the future of cardiovascular diagnostics: the synergistic growth of JCVID and FRIENDS, the convergence of imaging and physiological diagnostics, the integration of invasive and non-invasive modalities, and the collaboration between cardiologists and radiologists. Moreover, by 2026, a new diagnostic catheter combining multiple modalities is expected to debut—a development that epitomizes this year’s theme.

The location of this year's meeting, Iwate Prefecture, also holds special significance for this theme. We hope that physicians, medical staff, and corporate partners alike will seize this opportunity to share the latest research and technological innovations. We envision the meeting as a platform for raising product visibility and building meaningful professional networks. In tribute to Iwate-born MLB star Shohei Ohtani, we proudly associate this year’s “dual mastery” theme with his hometown.

Morioka, the host city, is nestled in the heart of northeastern Japan. This compact city harmonizes history and nature, having developed as a transportation hub. In 2023, The New York Times ranked Morioka second in its list of “52 Places to Go.” While the meeting takes place in the cold month of January, we anticipate that many attendees may be visiting Morioka for the first time. Our entire team is preparing a warm and thoughtful welcome, including curated gourmet maps. Nearby ski resorts such as Appi and Shizukuishi, along with numerous charming hot springs, offer opportunities to unwind. We encourage you to extend your stay through Saturday to fully enjoy Morioka’s winter hospitality and create lasting memories.

While we cannot predict every offering, we hope that you will experience the true spirit of an academic meeting—encompassing knowledge, culinary culture, enjoyment, and collegiality. We believe this gathering will reaffirm the value of learning in person.

We sincerely ask for your continued support and participation to make this year’s congress a resounding success.

FRIENDS live 2026

The 11th FRIENDS Live in 2026 will be held jointly with the 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Imaging and Dynamics (President: Dr. Yoshihiro Morino, Department of Cardiology, Iwate Medical University) in January 2026. The theme will be “The Era of Dual Mastery: Merging Imaging and Physiology in Cardiovascular Medicine”

The term “dual Mastery” carries multiple meanings. FRIENDS Live was first held in 2016 as a platform to learn about both clinical practice and scientific evidence through live demonstrations and lectures focusing on functional myocardial ischemia. Since then, physiology has evolved to serve not only in the diagnosis of ischemia, but also in the prediction of future cardiovascular events. It is now known that such prediction involves both plaque characteristics obtained from imaging diagnostics and mechanical stress on plaques derived from physiological assessments.

Furthermore, the integration of “imaging” and “physiology” has led to the development of new diagnostic methods that calculate FFR based on anatomical information obtained from CT, angiography, OCT, IVUS, and others—methods that are now applied in daily clinical practice. Revascularization strategies, once determined mainly by invasive methods such as coronary angiography, pressure wire assessment, IVUS, and OCT, can now increasingly be decided based on non-invasive imaging like CT, marking a significant shift in clinical reality.

In line with this trend, FRIENDS Live, which originally specialized in physiology, has evolved since 2023 to place equal emphasis on both “imaging” and “physiology.” Since 2024, we have held joint conferences with the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Imaging and Dynamics, which shares this clinical domain. We have also expanded our scope beyond Japan to embrace international collaboration through live cases and sessions with overseas experts.

This time, the event will be co-hosted with the Cardiovascular Radiology Research Society, making it the only academic meeting in Japan where not only cardiologists but also radiologists—who play key roles in non-invasive imaging—can engage in active discussions together.

Looking back over the past decade, the progress made through the integration of imaging and physiology has been remarkable. By participating in this conference, attendees will be able to systematically update themselves on the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.

We look forward to engaging in spirited discussions with many of you in the winter of Iwate.

A fortunate day in 2025,

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