ESC Journals
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The ESC Journal Family
The global reference for cardiovascular science
Our ESC Journals are among the most respected and widely read publications in cardiovascular medicine.
As globally trusted sources of peer-reviewed scientific evidence, they directly inform and advance clinical practice by helping clinicians and researchers to translate new discoveries into better patient care.
Each ESC Journal undergoes a rigorous peer-review process led by international experts, ensuring the highest standards of scientific quality, accuracy and clinical relevance. We are proud that the entire ESC Journal family – including the European Heart Journal – is recognised as a global reference for cardiovascular science.
In addition to publishing original research, ESC Journals feature editorials and reviews that interpret emerging data and place it within a clinical context. Through this, they advance cardiovascular knowledge and foster continuous learning and professional development across the whole cardiology community.
Beyond scientific publications, our ESC Journal family is the driving force for progress in cardiovascular medicine worldwide.
ESC Journal Family
European Heart Journal
The official general cardiology journal of the European Society of Cardiology and the leading publication in cardiovascular medicine. EHJ covers clinical and scientific aspects, featuring original research, reviews, ESC Guidelines, and articles on recent developments.
Cardiovascular Research
Cardiovascular Research (CVR) is the international journal of the European Society of Cardiology that deals with basic and translational research across different disciplines and areas.
EHJ – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes
European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes (EHJ‑QCCO) is an official, peer‑reviewed journal of the European Society of Cardiology, closely allied with the European Heart Health Institute (EHHI), publishing research on cardiovascular outcomes and quality of care.
EHJ – Case Reports
This fully open-access journal publishes high‑quality case reports, educational images, and quality improvement projects across all aspects of cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. The cases are designed to engage senior medical students and doctors in the early stages of their careers.
EHJ – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
The official journal of the European Society of Cardiology and the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy – dedicated to interpreting and integrating new scientific developments to advance pharmacological treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease.
European Heart Journal - Digital Health
The official digital health journal of the European Society of Cardiology covers the whole sphere of cardiovascular medicine, from all perspectives of digital health.
European Heart Journal Open
European Heart Journal Open (EHJ Open) is an open-access journal of the European Society of Cardiology, publishing high‑quality science across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. It emphasises novel research to improve patient care and fosters debate, correspondence, and digital interaction.
European Heart Journal Supplements: The Heart of the Matter
European Heart Journal – Supplements (EHJS) is a long‑standing member of the ESC journal family, publishing supplementary issues of the flagship European Heart Journal. EHJS features articles from symposia and special issues on key topics, with a strong Impact Factor reflecting its quality and broad scope.
EP Europace
EP Europace publishes high‑quality European and international research and reviews on arrhythmias, pacing, and cellular electrophysiology. The journal features peer‑reviewed original papers, invited articles, editorial commentary, book reviews, and reader correspondence.
EHJ - Acute CardioVascular Care
Our journal delivers cutting-edge research and expert insights on acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and acute heart failure, helping clinicians stay ahead in managing critical cardiovascular emergencies.
EHJ – Cardiovascular Imaging
The peer-reviewed, official journal of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). The EHJ - CI covers echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance, computed tomography, nuclear and invasive imaging.
EHJ - Imaging Methods and Practice
European Heart Journal – Imaging Methods and Practice (EHJ‑IMP) is an international, open‑access, peer‑reviewed journal focused on the application of imaging technologies in cardiovascular disease, advancing best practices and innovation in cardiovascular imaging.
EHJ - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease
The EHJ-VSHD is an official peer-reviewed journal of the ESC, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of structural heart disease including valvular heart disease, adult congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathies.
European Journal of Heart Failure
The EJHF is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of heart failure management.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
The EJPC embraces all scientific, clinical and public health disciplines that address the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise physiology.
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
The European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing (EJCN) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of cardiovascular nursing and the promotion of evidence-based clinical practice.
ESC Heart Failure
Open-access research on all aspects of heart failure and its comorbidities: advancing knowledge about heart failure worldwide
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Our textbooks are authoritative references across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. Each textbook is developed in collaboration with leading experts, reflectsing our commitment to evidence-based education and clinical excellence.