Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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American Heart Journal publishes articles on the broad discipline of cardiovascular disease, including primary investigation, scholarly review, and opinion concerning the practice of cardiovascular medicine. It especially encourages submissions of negative clinical studies, reports on study designs, and studies involving the organization of medical care, and does not accept individual case reports or original articles involving bench laboratory or animal research.
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Subject
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor
3.5
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0002-8703
eISSN
1097-6744
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,960 (excluding taxes). Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.
Submission Instructions
American Heart Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Investigations
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI-use disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance. References must be consistent in style, include the required bibliographic details, and use LTWA abbreviations for journal names.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
Trial Designs
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections with headings and, for Trial Designs, should include target sample size information, a timeline for enrollment and follow-up, and the number of patients enrolled at submission if enrollment has already begun. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, and an AI use disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance. References must use a consistent format and include author names, source title information, year, and volume or pagination where applicable, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required for Research Letters. Abstract must be three sentences or fewer. Abstract must be short and unstructured. Abstract must describe the objective of the letter.
Manuscript
Research Letters must not exceed 1500 words. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, article highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and an AI-use declaration in a new section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
Research Letters may include up to 12 references. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include up to 3 figures or tables. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, whereas tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Letter must concern only articles that have been published recently in the journal. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI-use disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be provided as editable text rather than images. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions.
Recent Publications
PIONEER IV trial: Update in study protocol
Nozomu Kanehama, Joanna Wykrzykowska, Faisal Sharif, Andrew Smyth, Pieter C. Smits, Andreas Baumbach, Albert Chinhenzva, Yoshinobu Onuma, Patrick W. Serruys
10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107401
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
4 days submission to first decision; 43 days submission to decision after review; 105 days submission to acceptance; 4 days from acceptance to first online publication for papers published online.
Reformat to American Heart Journal using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 3,960 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.
Reformat to American Heart Journal using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
ECG Monitoring and Analysis
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments