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The European Heart Journal: fulfilling the mission
Filippo Crea1,2, Lina Badimon3, Colin Berry4
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
European Heart Journal
|May 5, 2022
Summary
The European Heart Journal
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Medical Journal Publishing
Background:
- The European Heart Journal's mission is to reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease.
- New editors aim to advance this mission through research communication and scientific rigor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the fulfillment of the European Heart Journal's mission after over a year under new editorship.
- To highlight initiatives strengthening connections within the cardiology community.
Main Methods:
- Review of editorial statements and ongoing journal activities.
- Analysis of initiatives including webinars, social media, and congress participation.
Main Results:
- The journal aims to lead in impact and influence within cardiovascular medicine.
- Various activities are undertaken to foster collaboration among editors, authors, reviewers, and readers.
Conclusions:
- The European Heart Journal is committed to advancing cardiovascular medicine globally.
- The journal strives to be a leading platform for practice-changing research and scientific discourse.
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