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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging covers all aspects of cardiovascular imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy and advance clinical practice.
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Impact Factor
7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1941-9651
eISSN
1942-0080
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
$5,400 APC for open access in hybrid journals; no author cost under a Copyright Transfer Agreement; 20% member discount available; institutional coverage and waivers may apply.
Submission Instructions
Circulation-cardiovascular Imaging accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words including the title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must be assembled in the order Title Page, Abstract, Text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion), Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Figure Legends, Tables, and Figures. Manuscript should include a one-paragraph Clinical Perspective of no more than 250 words placed immediately after the Abstract and before the Introduction with no reference list, and should also include a Graphic Abstract.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 50. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order according to first mention in the text and must list the first 10 author names followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
The combined total number of figures and tables must not exceed 8. Original Research submissions must provide review files either as a full manuscript PDF or as separate files consisting of a manuscript text file, figures, and supplemental material. Figures and tables must be cited in numerical order according to first mention in the text.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured into four sections. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Initial submissions must meet the specified number of words, references, and figures/tables for the article category, and word limits include all sections unless otherwise noted. Manuscripts must be organized in the following order: Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of 1 paragraph not exceeding 250 words with no references, a list of nonstandard abbreviations and acronyms after the abstract and before the Introduction, and documentation of automated assistive writing technologies in the Acknowledgments or Methods as applicable.
References
References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order of first mention and list the first 10 author names followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Initial submissions must meet the specified number of words, references, and figures/tables for the article category. Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and for initial review each figure with its legend should appear together on its own page within the manuscript PDF. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript text file.
Advances In Cardiovascular Imaging
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words. Manuscript must be organized in the order Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of no more than 1 paragraph and 250 words, a list titled "Non-standard Abbreviations and Acronyms" after the abstract and before the Introduction, and documentation of any automated assistive writing technologies used.
References
References must not exceed 100. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order of first mention and list the first 10 authors followed by "et al." when applicable.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include no more than 8 figures. Figures may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables in the main manuscript must be provided as editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included in the manuscript text file.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not permitted for Research Letters.
Manuscript
Research Letters must not exceed 800 words. Supplemental materials are not permitted for Research Letters.
References
Research Letters must not exceed 5 references. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order of first mention and list the first 10 authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include only 1 figure or table. A single PDF including text, figures, and tables may be submitted, and figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded separately. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Innovations In Imaging
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words including the title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of one paragraph not exceeding 250 words, a list of nonstandard abbreviations and acronyms after the abstract and before the Introduction, distinct Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, and Disclosures sections, and documentation of any automated assistive writing technologies used.
References
References must not exceed 50. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order of first mention and list the first 10 authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
The combined total number of figures and tables must not exceed 8. Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and for initial review each figure with its legend should appear together on its own page within the manuscript PDF. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript text file.
Clinical Implications Of Molecular Imaging Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured into four sections. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of one paragraph not exceeding 250 words without references, a list titled "Non-standard Abbreviations and Acronyms" after the abstract and before the Introduction, distinct Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, and Disclosures sections, and documentation of automated assistive writing technologies in the Acknowledgments or Methods as applicable.
References
References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order by first mention, list the first 10 authors followed by "et al.," and include all citations from supplemental material in the main reference list.
Figures & Tables
Initial submissions must meet the specified number of figures and tables for the article category. Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and the submission must include a full manuscript PDF containing references, legends, figures, and tables. Tables in the main manuscript must be editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript text file.
How To Use Imaging
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. Manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of one paragraph not exceeding 250 words, a list titled "Non-standard Abbreviations and Acronyms" after the abstract and before the Introduction, and documentation of automated assistive writing technologies in the Acknowledgments or Methods as applicable.
References
References are limited to 30. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order of first mention and list the first 10 authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately for initial submission. Tables in the main manuscript must be editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript text file.
Translating Novel Imaging Technologies Into Clinical Applications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. Manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Sources of Funding, Disclosures, References, Tables, and Figures with Figure Legends. Manuscript must include a Clinical Perspective summary of no more than one paragraph and 250 words, include a list of nonstandard abbreviations and acronyms after the abstract and before the Introduction, and document automated assistive writing technologies in the Acknowledgments or Methods as applicable.
References
References may not exceed 30. References must use a numbered endnote style. References must be cited in numerical order by first mention and must list the first 10 author names followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and the submission must include a full manuscript PDF containing references, legends, figures, and tables. Tables in the main manuscript must be editable text rather than images, and figure legends must be included with the manuscript text file.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Correspondence must not exceed 500 words. Correspondence must pertain directly to an article published in the journal within the preceding 8 weeks.
References
Correspondence is limited to five references. References must use a numbered endnote style. Unpublished observations are not permitted as references, and references must list the first 10 author names followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Correspondence must not include any tables or figures.
Recent Publications
Assessing Left Atrial Volume Indexation to Predict Mortality in Individuals With Overweight or Obesity
Christine M. Madronio, Gary K.K. Low, Nishant Nundlall, David Playford, Geoffrey Strange, Faraz Pathan, Kazuaki Negishi
10.1161/circimaging.125.019491
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Impact of the 2025 ASE Guidelines on the Classification of LV Diastolic Dysfunction in the Community: A Project Baseline Health Study
Nancy Herrera-Leaño, Bettia Celestin, Everton Santana, Ryan Sandoval, Gracia Fahed, Patrick Khoury, Jack W. O’Sullivan, Tatiana Kuznetsova, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Kenneth W. Mahaffey, Pamela S. Douglas, Melissa Daubert, Francois Haddad
10.1161/circimaging.125.019402
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Letter by Tang and Yang Regarding Article, “Left Atrial Strain Predicts Cardiac Outcomes in Moderate Aortic Stenosis”
Wei Tang, Weixin Yang
10.1161/circimaging.126.019909
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Response by Bak et al to Letter Regarding Article, “Left Atrial Strain Predicts Cardiac Outcomes in Moderate Aortic Stenosis”
Minjung Bak, Sang Yoon Lee, Sung-Ji Park
10.1161/circimaging.126.019953
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Diagnostic Performance of Two CCTA Derived Noninvasive FFR Techniques: The TripleFFR Study
Akruti P. Prabhakar, Usman Sagheer, Sarah Malik, Dong Bo Yu, Omar Khalique, Dinesh K. Kalra
10.1161/circimaging.125.019530
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Decisions are communicated by email, generally within six weeks.
Reformat to Circulation-cardiovascular Imaging using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is used to report any changes to the author list in a revised submission; confirmation from authors may be required for authorship changes.
Reformat to Circulation-cardiovascular Imaging using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access APC is $5,400 for CC-BY-NC-ND or CC-BY. There is no author cost under a Copyright Transfer Agreement. A 20% discount is available for American Heart Association members, and institutional coverage or waivers may apply.
Reformat to Circulation-cardiovascular Imaging using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Coronary Artery Anomalies
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
Viral Infections and Immunology Research
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