European Heart Journal — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Oxford University Press · ISSN-L 0195-668X
European Heart Journal publishes articles in cardiology.
Listed metrics: Q1, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 2.36.
Authors checking fit can use the scope note and the official links on this profile.
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Official links
- Journal homepage
- academic.oup.com/eurheartj
- Author guidelines
- academic.oup.com/eurheartj/pages/General_Instructions
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/eurheartj
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
The European Heart Journal (EHJ) is an official international, peer-reviewed journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). EHJ aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. The Journal publishes original research findings, state of the art reviews, and provide a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, including education issues. Access: subscription journal with optional open access Unless otherwise expressly indicated, statements of fact and opinion in the articles in European Heart Journal are those of the respective authors and contributors only and not of the Journal, the European Society of Cardiology, or Oxford University Press (OUP). Neither OUP, the European Society of Cardiology, nor the Journal make any representation, express or implied, in respect of the accuracy of the material in the Journal and have no legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. Readers must make their own evaluation as to the appropriateness or otherwise of the information included.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
Submission & timeline
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/eurheartj
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.