Thomas F Lüscher1,2,3. 1. Professor of Cardiology, Imperial College and Director of Research, Education & Development, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals London, UK. 2. Professor and Chairman, Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland. 3. Editor-in-Chief, EHJ Editorial Office, Zurich Heart House, Hottingerstreet 14, Zurich, Switzerland.