The World Heart Federation, in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG), adds Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine as an official publication
The World Heart Federation is a global NGO dedicated to the prevention and control of heart disease and stroke.
It is a membership organisation that brings together the strength of the medical community with the public health community.
One of the main WHF objectives is to share the latest thinking in cardiology.
Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine is the second official publication of the federation, and includes developments in all sub-specialties that have practical application to diagnosis and treatment options.
Prevention and Control, the other journal of the federation, provides a forum for dialogue and education on prevention and control of cardiovascular disease worldwide, with a special focus on low and middle income countries.
"With the addition of the Nature Journal to our set of publications we are able to offer an additional platform to improve patient care as well as to stimulate community action," said Sidney Smith, chairman of the scientific advisory board of the World Heart Federation.
Launched in November 2004, Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine has current World Heart Federation president, Valentin Fuster, as editor-in-chief.
The journal provides the practicing physician with a comprehensive overview of the most up-to-date literature relevant to the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Published in print and online, each monthly issue includes editorial and opinion pieces, highlights from current literature, commentaries on the application of recent research to practical patient care, comprehensive reviews, and in-depth case studies.
As an official publication of the World Heart Federation, Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine provides members and national affiliates with authoritative and timely interpretations of key developments in medical research, translating the latest findings into clinical practice.
The publishers of both World Heart Federation journals are involved in initiatives that support the communication of scientific research in the developing world.
They are part of the World Health Organization's Hinari, the Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative, which provides free access to public institutions in developing countries.
The World Heart Federation, a non governmental organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, is committed to helping the global population achieve a longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a particular focus on low and middle-income countries.
It is comprised of 189 member societies of cardiology and heart foundations from over 100 countries covering the regions of Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and Africa.
