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Cardiovascular Research

Cardiovascular Research is a journal focused on discovery and translational cardiovascular science, with worldwide visibility, international peer review, and optional open access publication.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 13.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0008-6363
eISSN 1755-3245
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Option to publish open access

Submission Instructions

Cardiovascular Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter The cover letter must include the manuscript category, manuscript title, names and affiliations of all authors, the department where the work was performed, corresponding author contact details, any current author addresses, the total word count, any AI use disclosures, and HGNC approval for any novel transcript.
Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be 300 words or less. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Aims, Methods and Results, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 9,000 words including the abstract, manuscript text, references, and figure legends. The manuscript must include page numbers and a 100-word Translational Perspective describing the clinical value of the work. Any use of artificial intelligence to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References The number of references must not exceed 50. In-text citations must be numerical and superscripted, and all authors must be listed in the references.
Figures & Tables Original Articles can include up to seven figures. Figures may be embedded within the manuscript or provided in separate files at initial submission, and supplementary material files must be uploaded separately. Alt text descriptions must be provided for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Fast-Track Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter must include the manuscript category, title, all authors' names and affiliations, the department where the work was performed, the corresponding author's full contact details, the manuscript word count, and any use of artificial intelligence.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Fast-Track Original Articles must follow the same word limit and format as Original Articles. A separate Funding section is required, and if there are more than 10 authors, an author contributions statement must follow the Sources of Funding section. Any use of artificial intelligence to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 50. In-text citations must be numerical and superscripted, and all authors must be listed in the references.
Figures & Tables The journal allows a maximum of seven data figures on seven pages, and Fast-Track Original Articles must not exceed three A4 pages of supplementary data. Figures must be attached as separate files during submission, while tables must be included in the manuscript file. Figure legends must include the number of animals, cells, or observations and the statistical test for each graph, and alt text must be provided under each figure legend in the manuscript.
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Reviews

Cover Letter The cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript category, names and affiliations of all authors, the department where the work was performed, corresponding author contact details, any current addresses, and the total word count.
Abstract Reviews must include a short abstract. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Reviews must not exceed 12,000 words including the abstract, manuscript text, references, and figure legends. The manuscript file must contain page numbers. Reviews must include a graphical abstract as a separate file in addition to the text abstract, and any use of artificial intelligence to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References The number of references must not exceed 50. In-text citations must be numerical and superscripted, and all authors must be listed in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Reviews can include up to seven figures. At initial submission, figures may be embedded within the manuscript or provided in separate files, and supplementary material files must be uploaded separately. Figure legends must include the number of animals, cells, or observations, the statistical test applied for each graph, and the exact P-value where applicable.
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Invited Brief And Full Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the manuscript title, manuscript category, names and affiliations of all authors, the department where the work was performed, corresponding author contact details, any current author addresses, the total word count, any AI use disclosure, and any embargo details if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript The manuscript must include brief, appropriately referenced methods in the main article, a separate Funding section, an Acknowledgements section, and a formal Conflict of Interest statement, with an author contribution statement in the main text if there are more than 10 authors. Any use of artificial intelligence to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section in the manuscript.
References The number of references must not exceed 50. References must use numerical superscript in-text citations and list all authors.
Figures & Tables The submission may include a maximum of seven data figures on seven pages, with one additional half-page schematic figure allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be included in the manuscript file in an editable format. Figure legends must include the number of animals, cells, or observations and the statistical test for each graph, and alt text must be provided directly under each relevant figure legend in the manuscript.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the manuscript category, manuscript title, names and affiliations of all authors, the department where the work was performed, the corresponding author's contact details, any current author addresses, the total word count, any AI use disclosure, and HGNC approval for any novel transcript.
Abstract An abstract is not required.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 1,000 words including manuscript text and figure legend. Research Letters should include a maximum of 6 keywords, and any use of artificial intelligence to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Research Letters should include no more than 10 references. In-text citations must be numerical and superscripted, and all authors must be listed in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include 1 figure with up to 6 panels or 1 table. Figures must be attached as separate files during submission, and tables must be included in the manuscript file. Supplementary data is not permitted for Research Letters.
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Recent Publications

Urea cycle fumarate limits fibrosis post-MI by reducing fibroblast mitochondrial ATP production

Jing Zhao, Yating Ruan, Yongjian Chen, Qiming Chen, Tingting Hong, Linjun Wang, Yinghui Xu, Liya Hou, Fei Liao, Deling Yin, Cheng Ni

10.1093/cvr/cvag119
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A titin truncating variant linked to atrial fibrillation increases atrial profibrotic signalling and cholinergic sensitivity

Max J Cumberland, Albert Dasí, Naeramit Sontayananon, Alan Marcus, Alex Qin, Leto Riebel, Jonas Euchner, Amar J Azad, Caitlin Hall, Christopher O’Shea, James G W Smith, Charikleia Papadopoulou, Eric A Miska, Davor Pavlovic, Ellis Patrick, James Chong, Paulus Kirchhof, Chris Denning, Benjamin Davies, Blanca Rodriguez, Andrew P Holmes, Katja Gehmlich

10.1093/cvr/cvag112
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Targeting RUNX1 protects against diastolic dysfunction in a two-hit mouse model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Ali Ali Mohamed Elbassioni, Anmar A Raheem, Jian Song, Alexander S Johnston, Cara Trivett, Hong Lin, Haobo Zhang, Ashley Bradley, Erin Higgins, Cameron R Thomson, Leanne Mooney, Yen Chin Koay, Dylan O’Toole, Pawel Herzyk, Colin Nixon, Karen Blyth, Mark Hughes, John F O’Sullivan, Ninian N Lang, Colin Berry, Thomas Braun, Gabriele G Schiattarella, Mauro Giacca, Martin W McBride, Stuart A Nicklin, Ewan R Cameron, Christopher M Loughrey, Eilidh A MacDonald

10.1093/cvr/cvag106
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Glomus cell heterogeneity underpins distinct carotid body chemoreflex pathways: implications for hypertension

Xin Shen, Audry G Pauza, Olivia M S Gold, Igor S A Felippe, Pratik Thakkar, Julian F R Paton

10.1093/cvr/cvag118
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Inflammation meets calcium in iCMP

Akshay Ware, Sameen Fatima, Wesley T Abplanalp

10.1093/cvr/cvag108
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A cover letter is required to name the manuscript category and disclose AI use; for fast-track consideration, authors must select the category in the cover letter. Embargo dates should also be noted when relevant.

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Research Topics

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Ion channel regulation and function Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Congenital heart defects research Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Signaling Pathways in Disease Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Cell Adhesion Molecules Research

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