I am pleased to welcome you to Cardiology and Therapy—a new journal that takes advantage of the tremendous advances in communications now available to us in the twenty first century. Cardiology and Therapy is a fully open access, internationally peer-reviewed, rapid publication journal with emphasis on the publication of high-quality practical and clinical research in all areas of Cardiology. Manuscripts related to diagnosis, prevention, treatment (both medical and surgical), healthcare economics, outcomes research, and education are all welcome. In addition to original research, the journal encourages drug reviews, topical overviews, case reports, and short communications. In an effort to reach a broad audience of pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals, Cardiology and Therapy also publishes supplements and special issues (in English or a local language). Material appropriate for supplements/special issues include: sponsored meeting proceedings, roundtable discussions, workshop reports, case series, and collections of articles on the same topic.

A unique aspect, and one of the reasons I am most enthusiastic about my position, is that Cardiology and Therapy intends to make full use of multiple advanced features in video communication alongside the traditional manuscript. These additional enhancements include the following.

  • Article slide deck 4–6 slides, allowing a more extensive summary of key points (with illustrations where appropriate). These slides will be in a transferable format so you can use them in presentations.

  • Videos and animated summaries advanced article functionality to improve speed and level of understanding. Convertible into an app, allowing demonstrations to patients.

  • Interactive case study expert knowledge from the Editor-in-Chief ensures challenging multiple choice options for diagnosis and treatment.

These “bonus features” will set us apart from other journals, and therefore we are placing a priority on manuscripts that include videos and/or animations.

I hope that you share my excitement regarding this novel approach and find Cardiology and Therapy a useful new tool for your medical education.