Shinya Minatoguchi, MD, PhDEmeritus Professor, Gifu UniversityResearch Professor, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 501-1194, JapanHead of Heart Failure Center, Gifu Municipal Hospital,7-1 Kashimacho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8513, Japan