The editors would like to thank all of the authors (and those who authored the highlighted research papers) for their contributions to this book. We have no doubt that many of these clinicians/researchers will be leading the fight against heart disease in Africa for many years to come. Their dedication and expertise as reflected by their contributions to this book are truly appreciated. We also wish to acknowledge the support of the Pan African Society of Cardiology (http://www.pascar.org/)—not only in terms of distributing copies of the book but in supporting its launch and other educational initiatives designed to improve standards of cardiovascular care and research in Africa. Finally, special mention must be made of our two associate editors (Ashley Keates and Cressida McDermott) who were instrumental in cowriting and editing the book. Without people like Kim and Cress, this book would simply not exist.