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ESC Heart Failure

ESC Heart Failure is an official international, peer-reviewed journal of the Heart Failure Association (HFA), an association of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2055-5822
eISSN 2055-5822
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Usually an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies for open access publication in fully open access and hybrid journals.

Submission Instructions

ESC Heart Failure accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is required. The cover letter should include the article type, title, a short description of the study or work, any declarations of interest, and statements that the work is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and whether AI technologies or tools were used.
Abstract A structured text abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Structured
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references. The manuscript should be structured under the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A graphical abstract is required, keywords are limited to 6, and a Data Availability Statement must be included.
References References are limited to 50. Vancouver References should be numbered in the order cited, with complete information given for each reference; if there are more than six authors, list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 8 figures or tables is permitted, and no figure may contain more than 6 panels. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, and each figure should be uploaded as a separate image file. Graphical abstracts are required; tables must be numbered, referenced in the text, and editable; figures must not duplicate data from tables or text, and multipanel figures must be submitted as a single file with no more than 6 panels.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A brief cover letter should be provided with the submission. The cover letter should include the manuscript title, a short description of the work, the article type, any declarations of interest, a statement that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere, and whether AI technologies or tools were used.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references. A graphical abstract, keywords limited to 6, a Data Availability Statement, and a Funding section before Acknowledgements are required.
References References are limited to 120. Vancouver References must be numbered in the order cited, compiled at the end of the article, include complete bibliographic information, and list only the first six authors followed by et al. when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 8 figures or tables is permitted, and no figure may contain more than 6 panels. Figures should be uploaded as separate image files, while tables and their legends should be included at the end of the manuscript file. A graphical abstract is required, all tables must be numbered and referenced in the text, and alt text is required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
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Short Report

Cover Letter A brief cover letter should be provided with the submission. The cover letter should include the article type, manuscript title, a short description of the study or work, any declarations of interest, a statement of originality and non-submission elsewhere, and whether AI technologies or tools were used.
Abstract An abstract is required. Text abstracts must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript A separate Funding section must appear before Acknowledgements, and AI use should be explained in full in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Vancouver. References must be numbered in the order cited, compiled at the end of the article, and include complete details such as article title, abbreviated journal title, and page numbers, with the first six authors listed followed by et al. when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables All tables must be placed at the end of the main text, and each figure should be uploaded as a separate image file. Figures and tables must be numbered and referenced in the text, tables must be editable and not embedded as images, and alt text is required for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
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Clinical Correspondence

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the article type, manuscript title, a short description of the work, any declarations of interest, a statement of originality and exclusive submission status, and whether AI technologies or tools were used.
Abstract Abstracts are not permitted.
Manuscript Maximum 1,200 words excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references. Keywords are required and limited to a maximum of 6, and a Data Availability Statement is required even if no data are presented or discussed.
References Maximum 10 references. Vancouver style. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and complete information including the article title, abbreviated journal title, and page numbers must be provided.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure or 1 table or 1 video is permitted, and no figure may contain more than 6 panels. Figures should be uploaded as separate image files, while tables should be placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered and referenced in the text, tables must be editable and include a title or legend, and figures must include alt text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is required. The cover letter should include the article type, manuscript title, a short description of the work, any declarations of interest, a statement of originality and exclusive submission, and a statement on whether AI tools were used.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Maximum 750 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references. Keywords are required and limited to a maximum of 6.
References Maximum 5 references. Vancouver style. References should be numbered in the order cited and compiled at the end of the article, with complete information included and more than six authors listed as the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed at the end of the main text, and each figure should be uploaded as a separate image file. Tables must be numbered, referenced in the text, editable, and accompanied by a description, title, or legend, while figures must include alt text and appropriate legends.
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Recent Publications

Sex differences in acute heart failure: Clinical presentation, imaging findings, and short-term recovery

Ayat Khoraizat, Filip Soeskov Davidovski, Caroline Espersen, Laura Adam, Ali Hikmat Al-Rubai, Mohammad Ramadan, Anton Stanchev, Emil Durukan, Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup, Ema Rastoder, Maria Dons, Sofie Bøgh-Sørensen, Emilie Ottilie Hjortsø Janner, Caroline Løkke Bjerregaard, Nino Emanuel Landler, Morten Sengeløv, Julie Inge-Marie Helene Borchsenius, Lisa Steen Duus, Katrine Feldballe Bernholm, Adam Femerling Langhoff, Mats Christian Højbjerg Lassen, Jacob Christensen, Anne Marie Reimer Jensen, Camilla Ikast Ottosen, Manan Pareek, Emil Wolsk, Morten Schou, Tor Biering-Sørensen

10.1093/eschf/xvag235
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Response by Baudry et al to Letter Regarding Article “Interplay Between Acute Heart Failure and COPD in Patients Hospitalized for Dyspnea: Prognostic Insights From the PARADISE Cohort”

Guillaume Baudry, Tahar Chouihed, Nicolas Girerd

10.1093/eschf/xvag228
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Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Exposure in Patients with Heart Failure – A Pilot Study

Tarek Bekfani, Tom Behrendt, Ola Akhras, Ammar Abo Hwach, Yves Lading­, Alexander Schmeisser, Lutz Schega, Rüdiger C Braun-Dullaeus

10.1093/eschf/xvag233
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New Evidence in Heart Failure: 2026 Update

Valentino Liguori, Angelica Rizzello, Marianna Adamo, Alberto Aimo, Michael Böhm, Zoltán Papp, Piotr Ponikowski, Stephan von Haehling, Robert Zymliński, Gianluigi Savarese, Marco Metra, Jan Biegus, Daniela Tomasoni

10.1093/eschf/xvag216
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Dapagliflozin effects on right ventricular function, pulmonary pressure and coupling: a propensity score analysis from the RIVED-HF

Alberto Palazzuoli, Gaetano Ruocco, Sara Franceschi, Giuseppe Schirò, Alessia Petrini, Niccolò Manetti, Andrea Salzano, Paolo Severino, Marco Guazzi, Giulia Crisci, Francesco Barillà, Enrica Mariano, Frank L Dini, Mariafrancesca Di Santo, Pasquale Perrone Filardi, Giovanni Sorrentino, Stefano Ghio, Giuseppe M C Rosano

10.1093/eschf/xvag230
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted manuscripts are published as soon as possible after the corresponding author signs the licence to publish. Page proofs must be returned within 3 days. The journal typically sends manuscripts to at least two reviewers.

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Is a cover letter required?

A brief cover letter is required. It should include the manuscript title, a short description of the work, any declarations of interest, a statement that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere, and a statement about any AI technologies or tools used. The article type should be indicated in the cover letter, and reviewer exclusions or requested embargoes may be noted if relevant.

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What are the publication costs?

Fully open access journals charge an APC, with automatic waivers or discounts available for eligible authors and discretionary waivers available on a case-by-case basis.

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Research Topics

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling Diabetes Treatment and Management Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Viral Infections and Immunology Research Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Nutrition and Health in Aging Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies

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