The most important objectives of the journal are: the generalization of scientific and practical achievements in the field of cardiology, increasing scientific and practical skills of cardiologists. The scientific concept of publication does the publication of modern achievements in the field of epidemiology, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the results of research, national and international clinical trials. For publication in the journal are invited both domestic and foreign scientists and clinicians working in the field of cardiology, as well as doctors of other specialties. The magazine covers various issues in cardiology and related specialties. Each issue is prepared by Executive editor of the issue, a respected specialist in the field of epidemiology, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The main focus of the publication — scientific articles on original research, the pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular disease, new diagnostic methods. All members of the group of authors should meet all four criteria of authorship set forth in the ICMJE recommendations: 1) concept and design development or data analysis and interpretation, and 2) manuscript justification or verification of critical intellectual content, and 3) final approval for publication of the manuscript, and 4) consent to be responsible for all aspects of the work, and assume that issues relating to the thoroughness and diligent execution of any part of the study submitted are duly investigated and resolved. Great importance the editors attached to the preparation of scientific papers by groups of authors at a high level, literacy, authors, and their ownership information, availability of research results not only to colleagues in Russia, but also abroad.