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What is the cardiologist of the future
What will it take to be a cardiologist in the age of AI? ESC President Thomas Lüscher explores how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiovascular medicine, from diagnosis and imaging to education and patient care, and highlights the skills that will define the cardiologists of tomorrow.
Submit your research to our newest journal
You can now submit your papers to the newest publication in the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal - Cardio-Oncology. Our journal is seeking clinical, epidemiological, and translational evidence improving both the understanding of cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors and cancers in patients with cardiac conditions.
2025 Impact Factors just released
Congratulations to the Editors-in-Chief and their teams for their outstanding contribution to the ESC Journal Family. This year highlights the exceptional performance of the European Heart Journal, as well as the first Impact Factor for EHJ – Open, marking an important milestone.
European Heart Journal
Avoidable inequalities remain in cardiovascular disease burden and care. Explore the cardiovascular disease statistics 2025 from ESC Atlas - 5th edition, just published in the EHJ.
The ESC Journal family
Advancing cardiovascular knowledge through trusted, peer-reviewed science
The ESC Journal Family – at the core of our mission
Our journals provide a platform for groundbreaking science and innovation, helping you stay at the forefront of rapidly evolving fields of research. Our world-class, peer-reviewed publications deliver reliable, authoritative content across every area of cardiology. From established disciplines to emerging topics with major public health implications, our journals ensure knowledge reaches those who shape the future of cardiovascular care.
When you choose to submit your research to the ESC Journal Family, you amplify its impact. Your work becomes part of a trusted platform that ensures groundbreaking science reaches a global audience – driving excellence, consistency, and progress in cardiovascular care everywhere.
ESC Textbooks
Essential cardiology reference books to advance your learning
Our comprehensive collection of ESC Textbooks are a trusted reference for cardiovascular medicine.
They provide readers with authoritative insights into every aspect of cardiovascular care. Designed to deepen your knowledge, support continuous learning, and guide confident decision-making, these resources serve clinicians at every stage of their career.
From foundational principles to advanced practice, our reference books transform rigorous evidence into practical guidance – helping you stay informed and deliver excellence in patient care.
ESC Handbooks
Expert guidance for use in your everyday clinical practice.
Essential reading for clinicians, our handbooks distill complex cardiovascular science into clear, concise guidance for real-world clinical practice.
Featuring must-have information and valuable visual aids, these trusted and authoritative resources empower you to make informed decisions – even in the most challenging situations. Reliable and practical, they are the references you can turn to every day.
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The ESC Publications Committee, comprising all journal Editors-in-Chief and a book representative, spearheads the curation and editing of scientific content across ESC’s academic journals and educational books in both print and online.