The European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing (EJCN) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of cardiovascular care and the promotion of evidence-based clinical practice. The journal publishes original articles, short report reviews and editorials in order to improve the quality of care for patients with cardiovascular disease. The peer-reviewed journal of the European Society of Cardiology’s Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) covers the broad field of cardiovascular nursing and care including chronic and acute care, cardiac rehabilitation, primary and secondary prevention, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, interventional cardiology, cardiac care, and vascular care. This journal offers optional Open Access through the SAGE Choice programme. Visit the SAGE Open Access website for more information. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) European Society of Cardiology Journal Family