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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology

The American Journal of Preventive Cardiology is a bi-monthly open access journal and the official journal of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology. It publishes original research, reviews, guidelines, policy statements, media reviews, editorials, readers' comments, and abstracts focused on prevention research, teaching, practice, and policy, including primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and related behavioral and clinical risk factors.

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Impact Factor 5.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2666-6677
eISSN 2666-6677
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 2440 excluding taxes for all articles; 20% discount for corresponding authors who are members of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology.

Submission Instructions

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Contribution

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Original Research Contribution articles are usually under 4,000 words, excluding references, tables, figures, and acknowledgements, although exceptions can be made. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the reference list. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, identify one figure as the Central Illustration, and describe any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods in the methods section in a reproducible manner.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, cited in the text, and accompanied by captions.
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State-Of-The-Art Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript State-Of-The-Art Review articles are usually under 5,000 words, excluding references, tables, figures, and acknowledgements. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, identify one figure as the Central Illustration, place acknowledgements in a separate section before the references, and describe any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods in the methods section.
References References must be cited using numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the article, and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively.
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Brief Communication articles.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 1,000 to 1,200 words, excluding references, tables, figures, and acknowledgements. Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Include 1 to 7 English keywords, identify one figure as the Central Illustration, and describe any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods in the methods section.
References References may include a maximum of 5 to 6 entries. Citations must use numbered references in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be consolidated into 1 multi-panel visual as appropriate. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Aspc Clinical Practice Statement

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the article was commissioned by the ASPC president.
Abstract An abstract should be included. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript No word limit applies. Manuscript should include an approximately 1-page introduction stating the purpose of the statement and a section titled "Clinical Recommendations" with approximately 8-12 brief recommendations placed just before the conclusion. Provide 1 to 7 keywords, identify one figure as the Central Illustration, and describe any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods in the methods section.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and every figure and table must be cited in the text and provided with a caption.
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Recent Publications

Encoded Occult Risk: Could Polygenic Risk Identify the SMuRF-less at Risk?

Leonie Dupuis, Romit Bhattacharya

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101807
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From Risk Factor to Infrastructure: Reimagining Nutrition for the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Era

Priyansh Shah, Robert J. Ostfeld

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101809
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Healthcare Professional Awareness and Use of Inflammation-Based Risk Assessment in ASCVD: The CARDIO-INFLAME Survey

Maciej Banach, Alexandr Ceasovschih, Stanislaw Surma, Fahad Alnouri, G. B. John Mancini, Dragos Vinereanu, Hung-I Yeh, Zeljko Reiner, Pierre Sabouret, Mutaz Al-Khnifsawi, Gustavs Latkovskis, Dan Gaita, Arman Postadzhiyan, Patrick M. Moriarty, Branislav Vohnout, Arrigo FG Cicero, Jacek Jóźwiak, Joanna Lewek, Michael D. Shapiro, Nathan D. Wong

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101808
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Temporal changes in lipoprotein(a) after acute coronary syndrome

Christelle Lattouf, Mark Atallah, Nadim Nasrallah, Tarek Harb, Gary Gerstenblith, Thorsten M. Leucker

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101723
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Post acute coronary syndrome Lp(a) testing: To test or not to test?

Nathan D. Wong, Jamal S. Rana

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101724
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

8 days submission to first decision; 52 days submission to decision after review; 96 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for ASPC Clinical Practice Statements and should state that the statement was commissioned by the ASPC president.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 2440 excluding taxes for all articles. A 20% discount is available for corresponding authors who are members of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology.

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