The journal publishes reports of significant clinical and experimental advances related to surgery of the heart, the great vessels and the chest.
Special emphasis is placed on contribution from the European countries.
The journal is supported by a number of leading European societies. Papers are submitted to a peer review by the members of Editorial and Advisory Board and by other invited reviewers. Selected papers from the annual meetings of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery are printed in the journal. For information about conditions of sale, ordering procedures, and links to our regional sales offices, please read through our ordering information .