The Zurich Heart House (ZHH) is a center of excellence focused on cardiovascular research.Being recognized as a platform for educational programs including scientific and clinical meetings, the ZHH is also the home of the editorial offices of two renowned scientific journals. Due to this multiple functions that the ZHH supports, naturally, it is an integral part of an international network within the field of cardiovascular medicine.Collectively, the ZHH enables synergistic collaborations and possibilities to promote the field of cardiovascular research and professional education. These multiple possibilities improve the research reputation of Zurich and ZHH can also be considered as a think tank for ways to improve patient care. Thus, the ZHH provides a service to the general public, especially those affected with heart disease.