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Circulation

Circulation represents the best in the field of cardiovascular medicine and science as well as basic science.

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Impact Factor 38.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0009-7322
eISSN 1524-4539
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Payment of page charges or an APC (article processing charge) may be required.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract (≤350 words) is required with headings: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Manuscript A Clinical Perspective section is required after the abstract: “What is new?” (2–3 bullets, max 100 words) and “What are the clinical implications?” (2–3 bullets, max 100 words), with each bullet a single complete sentence. Maximum length: ≤5,000 words.
References References use a numbered endnote style, cited in numerical order of first mention; list the first 10 authors then “et al.” Maximum number of references: 50.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided as editable text (not images). Maximum number of figures and tables: 8.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Maximum length: 800 words. Section structure is specified: Title Page, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References.
References Maximum number of references: 5. References must use numbered endnotes and be cited in numerical order of first mention; list first 10 authors then “et al.”
Figures & Tables Only 1 figure or table is allowed. Figures/tables may be embedded in the main PDF; tables must be editable text (not images).
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Consensus Report

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract Unstructured abstract is required (200–350 words). References must not be cited in the abstract.
Manuscript Length ≤7,500 words (word count excludes title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends). Required order includes IMRaD sections plus “Non-standard Abbreviations and Acronyms” and a bulleted Clinical Perspective after the abstract.
References References are limited to ≤100. Numbered endnote style; cite in numerical order of first mention and list first 10 authors then “et al.”
Figures & Tables Maximum combined figures and tables: 8. Tables must be editable text (not images) and figures for publication must be TIFF/EPS/PDF (multi-panel figures assembled as one file).
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Commentary

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified. Cover-letter content requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract word limit and structure/headings are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript word/page/character limits are not specified. Manuscripts must be ordered: Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, Figures with legends, plus a Clinical Perspective after the abstract.
References No maximum or minimum reference count is indicated. References must use numbered endnotes, cited in numerical order of first mention; list first 10 authors then “et al.”
Figures & Tables No maximum or minimum figure/table count is indicated. Tables must be editable text (not images) and included in the main manuscript; figure parts must be labeled and multi-paneled figures assembled into a single file.
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Recent Publications

Beyond an Endpoint: Learning from LUMINARA

Andrew P. Ambrosy, Adrian F. Hernandez

10.1161/circulationaha.126.083132
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Oral Relaxin Receptor Agonist AZD5462 in Participants With Chronic Heart Failure: Primary Results From the LUMINARA Trial

James L. Januzzi, Jaya B. Rosenmeier, Patricia Ely Pizzato, Macarena P. Quintana-Hayashi, Lai-Shan Melanie Chan, Petra Johannesson, Chandrali S. Bhattacharya, Daniel Aradi, Jeroen Schaap, Jiri Vesely, Grzegorz Piotrowski, Koichiro Kinugawa, Daniel Pettersen, Joao Lima, Martin Fredriksson, Yana Simova, Nikolay Runev, Bozhidar Krastev, Maria Tzekova, Iskra Bayraktarova, David Horak, Ladislav Busak, Ondrej Toman, Otto Mayer, Søren Vraa, Henrik Wiggers, Zsolt Zilahi, Robert Kirschner, Ebrahim Noori, Sankar Chandra Mondal, Atul Domodar Abhyankar, Nirav Chandulal Bhalani, Jabir Abdullakutty, Mamoru 守 Manita 間仁田, Masatoshi 雅俊 Shimizu 清水, Takatoshi 隆俊 Wakeyama 分山, Masato Ohnishi, Akihiro 明浩 Nakamura 中村, Kuniyoshi 邦剛 Fukai 深井, Susumu 晋 Fujino 藤野, Junjiro 准二郎 Koyama 古山, Yoshisato 剛徳 Shibata 柴田, Tomomi 智三 Koizumi 小泉, Wouter Jansen Klomp, Mieke van den Heuvel, Ewa Mirek Bryniarska, Bartosz Krakowiak, Joanna Szachniewicz, Grzegorz Gajos, Marcin Grabowski, Beata Sokolova, Martin Caprnda, Michal Banik, Hamid Taheri, Hanh Bui, John McGinty, Joshua Todd, Brian Foley, Juan Londono, Mehrdad Ariani, Olakunle Akinboboye, Jose Escalante, Ignacio Velazquez, Joseph Izzo, Kirkwood Adams, Gregory Lewis, Yana Simova, Nikolay Runev, Bozhidar Krastev, Maria Tzekova, Iskra Bayraktarova, David Horak, Ladislav Busak, Ondrej Toman, Otto Mayer, Søren Vraa, Henrik Wiggers, Zsolt Zilahi, Robert Kirschner, Ebrahim Noori, Sankar Chandra Mondal, Atul Domodar Abhyankar, Nirav Chandulal Bhalani, Jabir Abdullakutty, Mamoru 守 Manita 間仁田, Masatoshi 雅俊 Shimizu 清水, Takatoshi 隆俊 Wakeyama 分山, Masato Ohnishi, Akihiro 明浩 Nakamura 中村, Kuniyoshi 邦剛 Fukai 深井, Susumu 晋 Fujino 藤野, Junjiro 准二郎 Koyama 古山, Yoshisato 剛徳 Shibata 柴田, Tomomi 智三 Koizumi 小泉, Wouter Jansen Klomp, Mieke van den Heuvel, Ewa Mirek Bryniarska, Bartosz Krakowiak, Joanna Szachniewicz, Grzegorz Gajos, Marcin Grabowski, Beata Sokolova, Martin Caprnda, Michal Banik, Hamid Taheri, Hanh Bui, John McGinty, Joshua Todd, Brian Foley, Juan Londono, Mehrdad Ariani, Olakunle Akinboboye, Jose Escalante, Ignacio Velazquez, Joseph Izzo, Kirkwood Adams, Gregory Lewis

10.1161/circulationaha.126.082763
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Multimodal Collaborative Care for Heart Failure in Resource-Limited Settings

Rajeev Gupta

10.1161/circulationaha.126.082774
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Effectiveness of Nurse-Coordinated, Digital-Supported Collaborative Care Model in Reducing Hospital Stay and Mortality Among Patients With Heart Failure: TIME-HF Cluster RCT India

Panniyammakal Jeemon, Sanjay Ganapathi, Navya Anikkady, Sunaib Ismail, Govindan Unni, Charantharayil Gopalan Bahuleyan, Renukadevi Meera, Rachel Daniel, Stigi Joseph, Justin Paul Gnanaraj, Sunil Pisharody, Rajeev Edakutty, Johny Joseph, Jabir Abdullakutty, Tiny Nair, Thottathan Athira, Mariyam Alex, Alan Jojo, Gopalan Rajendiran, Jayakumar Balakrishnan, Joyal J. Kandathil, Madhu Sreedharan, Nalin Kumar Mahesh, Paul Thomas, Vijayan Ganesan, Placid Sebastian, Sajan Ahmad, Salman Salahuddin, Shafeeq Mattummal, Veena Nanjappa, Vijo George, Eapen Punnoose, N. Syam, Sivadasanpillai Harikrishnan, Mahesh N. Kumar, Anit Jaimon, Annie Anna Joshy, Jini Elizabath Daniel, Anju P. Suresh, Anne Princy Steaphen, K. Sangeetha Priya, S. Gomathi, Shilvia Shylee, Vibi Viswan, P.S. Sreeja, Devaraju Chandgalu Javaregowda, Madhu Nisha, M. Madhusri, Monisha Ramesh, K.C. Jomet, Anagha Sabhu, C.C. Rajesh, Bhagyalakshmi Abijith, Aswathy Pramod, R. Meera, Sindhu Susan, Renu Sanu, Lakshmi Janardhanan, Anu Lukose, Amrutha Sreelal, P.S. Arjunlal, Akhila Raj, Prabisha Siril, B.K. Shemija, Surabhi Bharath, Mallika Dinu, S. Shamna, Jesline Thomas, Sunitha Andrews, Tismon, M. Dhanya, Neethu Jomon, Joy Joicy, Jayakumari Radha, B. Fasila, Aswathi Pramod, P. Jeemon, R. Karthika, Maariyah J. Naina, Devika Prasad, S. Manjima, K. Henna, R. Anju, Prinu Jose, T. Athira, Reshmy Mohan, Sunu Thomas, C. Susanna, K.R. Neenumol, Anu Mary Chacko, V.P. Rahul Raveendran, Sreenath Nannatt

10.1161/circulationaha.126.082490
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Advancing the Science of Nurse-Led Collaborative Care in Heart Failure

Lisa A. Kitko

10.1161/circulationaha.126.082775
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Lead times for original research articles: submission to 1st decision 17 days; acceptance to publish ahead of print 7–10 days; acceptance to print publication 81 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used to indicate changes to the author list in a revised submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Payment of page charges or an APC (article processing charge) may be required.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases