Japan has unique characteristics valuable as a sample and challenges discussion/research on the clinics in the field Shedding light on the clinical challenges and improving the prognosis Editors have taken a central role in managing HF This book introduces pathophysiology and practical heart failure (HF) management at the acute, in-hospital stages during hospitalization and also in the end-stages of HF. Given its increasing incidence and prevalence, we live in a world that is essentially facing an HF pandemic. A country with an aging population, Japan is unique in terms of the selection of medical treatment, diagnostic techniques, team managing, and other approaches. This book sheds new light on the clinical challenges involved in reducing re-hospitalization and improving patients’ prognosis and ADL/QOL, while also reporting on the status quo in Japan.