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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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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
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

Impact of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Testing on Statin Use in Primary Prevention: A National Multicenter Analysis

Danh Q. Nguyen, Anand Rohatgi, Amit Khera, Parag H. Joshi, Michael S. Garshick, Antonio Abbate, James A. de Lemos, Brittany N. Weber

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101745
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Absence of significant coronary artery disease does not eliminate smoking-related cardiovascular risk: Insights from the PROMISE Trial

Nóra M Kerkovits, Thomas Mayrhofer, Isabel L Langenbach, Jan M Brendel, Michelle D Kelsey, Maros Ferencik, Michael T Lu, Neha Pagidipati, Svati H Shah, Pamela S Douglas, Borek Foldyna

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101740
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Life’s Essential 8 and Polysocial Risk as an Effect Modifier Among Women of Reproductive Age

Feodora Etelier, Ateh Stanislas Ketum, Asma Rayani, Ana Baez Mateo, Lilian Hernandez, Kwabena Nana Achiaw Dankwa, Kwabena Odei-Kumi, Chioma Ezuma, Dhananjay Vaidya, Pamela Ouyang, Melissa D. Hladek, Garima Sharma, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, Faith E. Metlock

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101743
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Beyond the “Power of Zero”: Rethinking Coronary Calcium Scoring in the AI Era

Sadeer Al-Kindi, Todd C. Villines

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101744
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The Association of Zip Code-Level Income with Cardiovascular Disease Burden in the Bronx: A Two-Decade Analysis

Priyansh Shah, Kathleen Allen, Daniel Spevack, Megan Woody, Kristina Chae, Aarti Patel, Michael Schaefer, Sanjay Doddamani, Spencer Raub, Sharmila Sarkar, Robert J. Ostfeld

10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101742
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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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Research Topics

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Cardiac Health and Mental Health Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Diabetes Treatment and Management Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Human auditory perception and evaluation Heart Failure Treatment and Management Health disparities and outcomes Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Educational Robotics and Engineering Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Nutritional Studies and Diet Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices

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