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European Heart Journal

European Heart Journal is a leading cardiology journal publishing high-impact cardiovascular research, clinical guidelines, consensus statements, and reflective commentary, with strong global visibility, rigorous peer review, simple submission processes, and a prestigious author community.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 35.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0195-668X
eISSN 1522-9645
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access publication requires payment of an open access charge

Submission Instructions

European Heart Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Clinical Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is only specifically required when applying for Fast Track status and must explain the manuscript’s suitability for Fast Track.
Abstract A structured graphical abstract is required, consisting of text elements (Key Question, Key Finding, Take-home Message, up to 40 words each) plus a graphic element prepared to the journal’s specifications.
Manuscript Clinical Research Articles must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references.
References References must follow Vancouver style, numbered in order of citation using Arabic numerals and listed with complete information and MEDLINE journal abbreviations where applicable; limit: 100 references.
Figures & Tables Any number of figures and tables is allowed, with no more than six panels per figure; supplementary material and videos are permitted.
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Translational Science Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is only specifically required when applying for Fast Track status, where it must explain the manuscript’s suitability for Fast Track.
Abstract Translational Science Articles must also include a Translational Perspective of no more than 100 words, without references or abbreviations.
Manuscript Translational Science Articles must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references.
References Translational Science Articles may include up to 100 references.
Figures & Tables Translational Science Articles may include any number of figures, tables, and videos, with no more than six panels per figure, as well as supplementary material.
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Meta-analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is specifically required only when applying for Fast Track status and must explain the manuscript’s suitability for Fast Track.
Abstract Meta-analyses must also include a Structured Graphical Abstract with Key Question, Key Finding, and Take-home Message (up to 40 words each) plus a graphic element prepared to the journal’s technical specifications.
Manuscript Meta-analyses must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references.
References References must follow Vancouver style, numbered in order of citation with Arabic numerals and listed with complete information and MEDLINE journal abbreviations where applicable; Meta-analyses are limited to 100 references.
Figures & Tables Meta-analyses may include any number of figures, tables, and videos, with no more than six panels per figure, and may also include supplementary material.
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State of the Art Review

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, including whether a cover letter is required.
Abstract A text abstract is required, unstructured, must not exceed 250 words, and must not contain references or abbreviations; a separate graphical abstract is also required.
Manuscript State of the Art Reviews must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, legends, and references, and must include a text abstract, graphical abstract, and up to six keywords, with no specific section structure otherwise specified.
References References must follow Vancouver style (numbered in order of citation with MEDLINE journal abbreviations) and are limited to a maximum of 150 references.
Figures & Tables Figures, tables, and supplementary files must be uploaded as separate files with approximate positions indicated in the manuscript; any number of figures, tables, and videos is allowed, with no more than six panels per figure.
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Editorial

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified for Editorials.
Abstract No abstract is specified or required for Editorials.
Manuscript Editorials must not exceed 1,500 words, excluding the title, legends, and references, and must not have more than three authors; they must include a graphical abstract and must not include figures, tables, videos, keywords, or supplementary material.
References References must be formatted in Vancouver style, numbered in order of citation with Arabic numerals and MEDLINE journal abbreviations where applicable; limit: 15 references for Editorials.
Figures & Tables Editorials must not include figures, tables, videos, or supplementary material, and graphical abstracts must be uploaded as separate files with their position indicated in the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Epidemiological studies impacting clinical practice

Filippo Crea

10.1093/eurheartj/ehag541
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The ESC President’s Award 2025: Panos E. Vardas

Judith Ozkan

10.1093/eurheartj/ehag427
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Spotlight on EHRA 2026: illuminating arrhythmia management

Natasja M S de Groot, Stylianos Tzeis, Helmut Pürerfellner

10.1093/eurheartj/ehag428
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In memoriam: Amir Lerman 1956–2026

Michael Glikson, Charanjit S Rihal, Bernard J Gersh

10.1093/eurheartj/ehag433
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Thomas Marwick: new Editor-in-Chief of the European Heart Journal—Cardio-Oncology

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10.1093/eurheartj/ehag542
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Fast Track manuscripts receive an initial decision within 7 working days, and Fast Track articles are typically published in their final version within 10 working days after acceptance, subject to timely completion of licensing and proof corrections.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required when applying for Fast Track status and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for expedited review; authors may also use the cover letter to request exclusion of specific reviewers or to note if an editor is a co-author or contributor.

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What are the publication costs?

There is no charge to publish under a standard licence, while open access publication is subject to an open access charge, which may be covered under eligible institutional Read and Publish agreements.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

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