The Journal of Vascular Access (JVA) is issued six times per year; it considers the publication of original manuscripts dealing with clinical and laboratory investigations in the fast growing field of vascular access. In addition reviews, case reports and clinical trials are welcome, as well as papers dedicated to more practical aspects covering new devices and techniques.All contributions, coming from all over the world, undergo the peer-review process.The Journal of Vascular Access is divided into independent sections, each led by Editors of the highest scientific level: Dialysis Oncology Interventional radiology Nutrition Nursing Intensive careCorrespondence related to published papers is also welcome.