Egyptian Heart Journal

The Egyptian Heart Journal (Egypt Heart J) is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical publication dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Published by Springer Nature on behalf of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, the journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research from the Middle East, North Africa, and the broader global cardiology community. Its scope encompasses the full spectrum of cardiovascular science, including clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, congenital heart disease, cardiac surgery, and preventive cardiology. The journal welcomes a variety of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case reports, and brief communications, ensuring a balanced representation of both novel findings and clinical insights. The primary target audience includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals seeking current, regionally relevant data and international perspectives. A notable feature of the Egyptian Heart Journal is its open-access model, which ensures that all published content is freely and permanently available online, maximizing visibility and impact. With an Impact Factor of 1.400 (2026) and a placement in the third quartile (Q3) of the JCR, the journal occupies a recognized, though developing, standing within the competitive field of cardiology. It provides a valuable outlet for researchers in emerging markets and offers readers a unique window into cardiovascular disease patterns, treatment outcomes, and public health challenges specific to the region, while maintaining rigorous international peer-review standards.