The European Heart Journal (EHJ) is an international, peer-reviewed journal, engaged in publishing the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of Cardiovascular Medicine. It is an official Journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and is published 48 times a year. It includes articles related to research findings, technical evaluations, and clinical reviews. It also provides a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of Cardiovascular Medicine, including educational issues.