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flag Former Emperor Akihito hospitalized for heart condition monitoring and medication adjustment.

flag Former Japanese Emperor Akihito, 91, was hospitalized on July 14 for monitoring and adjusting his heart medication due to a condition called myocardial ischemia, diagnosed in May. flag This condition reduces blood flow to the heart without noticeable symptoms. flag Despite existing treatments, the new medication may cause arrhythmias, necessitating hospitalization to determine the correct dosage. flag Akihito, who abdicated in 2019, also manages tricuspid valve insufficiency and has restricted his exercise and fluid intake. flag The length of his stay is uncertain.

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