If the journal will publish 4 issues per year instead of 2, the policy should be updated like this:

Publication Frequency

Dialogues in Cardiovascular Medicine (DCM) is published on a quarterly basis, with four issues per year beginning in 2026.

The journal publishes scholarly articles in the field of cardiovascular medicine and related disciplines according to its established publication schedule.

The Editorial Office reserves the right to publish special issues, supplements, or thematic collections when deemed appropriate by the Editorial Board.

Publication Schedule

• Issue 1: January – March

• Issue 2: April – June

• Issue 3: July – September

• Issue 4: October – December

The publication schedule may be revised by the journal as necessary to meet editorial and publishing requirements.