The scope of the Netherlands Heart Journal is to contribute to the national and international literature by publishing scientific papers in the field of cardiovascular medicine. It also provides a platform for Continuing Medical Education for cardiologists and those in training for the speciality of cardiology in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Heart Journal is made available to cardiologists, cardiologists in training, cardiopulmonary surgeons, cardiopulmonary surgeons in training, internists and paediatric cardiologists. The journal is the official journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology.
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Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Cardiac & Cardiovascular System
Scopus Categories
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Cardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsCardiac pacing and defibrillation studiesCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasAcute Myocardial Infarction ResearchAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair