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Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia is a quarterly journal published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. It has ISSN 0971-9784, online ISSN 0974-5181, and an Impact Factor of 1.3.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 1.3
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0971-9784
eISSN 0974-5181
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No submission, processing, or publication charges.

Submission Instructions

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter or unblinded title page file must be submitted. Cover letter must include statements on conflicts of interest, source of funding, author approval and authorship compliance, honest work, corresponding author contact details if not in the manuscript, and any previous publication or presentation.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must be divided into Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure legends. Manuscript must include 3 to 8 keywords below the abstract and disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies.
References References must not exceed 30. References must follow the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations where applicable, and list the first six authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined must not exceed 5. Tables must be included in the blinded article file at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and each table must have a brief title.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter or unblinded title page file must be submitted. The covering letter must state redundant or related submissions, funding and conflicts of interest, all authors’ approval and honest-work attestation, and the corresponding author’s contact details if not given in the manuscript.
Abstract A nonstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be nonstructured. Abstract must include the literature search method.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Provide 3 to 8 keywords below the abstract, include an AI-use disclosure when generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used, and accompany the manuscript with a short summary of the contributors’ work done in the review field.
References References must not exceed 90. References must be numbered consecutively in Vancouver-style citation. Citations must use Arabic numerals in superscript square brackets after punctuation, journal titles must follow Index Medicus abbreviations, and journal references must list the first six contributors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined must not exceed 8. Tables must be included at the end of the blinded article file after the references, while images must be uploaded as separate files and figure legends included at the end of the article file. Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable, and figure legends must be no more than 40 words.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A covering letter or unblinded title page file must be submitted. The covering letter must include statements on redundant publication, conflicts of interest, author approval and authorship compliance, honest work, corresponding author contact details if not in the manuscript, previous publication or presentations, source of funding, and signatures from all contributors.
Abstract A nonstructured abstract is required for Case Reports. The abstract must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be nonstructured. No mandatory abstract headings are specified.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1200 words. The manuscript must follow the format Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Case History, Discussion, and References. The manuscript must include 3 to 8 keywords below the abstract, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed with the tool used and how it was used.
References The manuscript must not exceed 10 references. References must follow the ICMJE Uniform Requirements style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations for indexed journals, and list the first six contributors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must not exceed 3 figures and/or tables. Tables must be included at the end of the blinded article file after the references, while images must be uploaded as separate files and their legends included at the end of the article file. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order first cited, and each table must have a brief title.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A covering letter or unblinded title page file must be submitted. The covering letter must state author approval and honest authorship, disclose conflicts of interest and funding, provide corresponding author contact details if not in the manuscript, and include any related previous publication or presentation information.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Letter to the Editor should be a short, decisive observation and not a preliminary observation needing later validation. No more than four contributors are permitted, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed.
References References must not exceed 5. References must follow the journal’s numbered Vancouver-style system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations when applicable, and list the first six authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 figure or table is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the blinded article file after the references, while images must be uploaded as separate files and their legends included at the end of the article file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited.
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Recent Publications

Rare Right Lung Tumor with Intracardiac Extension: A Case of Successful Multidisciplinary Management

Lava K. Penumaka, Chitra Rajeswari Thangaswamy, Hemachandren Munuswamy, Sindhu Kashetty

10.4103/aca.aca_197_25
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Harbinger of Difficult Weaning from Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery: A Case Report

Allan Deepak, Balaji Kuppuswamy, Kirubakaran Davis, Shalom S. Andugala

10.4103/aca.aca_290_25
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Right Ventricular Pacing Induced Severe Mitral Regurgitation in Atrioventricular Block

Richa Soni, Sunder L. Negi, Tsering Sangdup, Bhupesh Kumar, KP Gourav, Ira Dhawan, Nishit Santoki

10.4103/aca.aca_189_23
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Beyond Technical Error: Strengthening Causal, Detection, and Management Frameworks for Guidewire Loss During Central Venous Catheterization

Jay Prakash, Shio Priye, Rishabh Kumar

10.4103/aca.aca_380_25
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Revascularization and Risk Prediction in CAD Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy: Interpreting Associations with Caution

Bhargava V. Devarakonda, Sri Sumanth Pelluru, K. Vishnu

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published ahead of print immediately on acceptance. Page proofs must be returned within three days. Digital copyright consent from all co-authors must be completed within seven days of submission.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required and must be included with the unblinded title page/first page file. It must state redundant or related submissions, conflicts of interest if not included elsewhere, authorship approval and responsibility statements, and corresponding author contact details. The checklist also states that the covering letter should be signed by all contributors.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal does not charge for submission, processing, or publication of papers.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Tracheal and airway disorders Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac tumors and thrombi Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

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