Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Circulation: Heart Failure publishes high-quality mechanistic and clinically relevant science focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
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Subject
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor
8.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1941-3289
eISSN
1941-3297
Invitation Only
No
Submission Instructions
Circulation Heart Failure accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Original Research Article manuscripts must include a structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured into four sections. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 4000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, references, figure legends, and tables. Authors are encouraged to include a Clinical Perspective in the main manuscript following the abstract. Manuscript should include 1 to 8 key words after the abstract, and the optional Clinical Perspective should contain 'What is new?' and 'What are the clinical implications?' sections.
References
Manuscript may include a maximum of 50 references.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include a maximum of 8 display items comprising tables and figures. Tables and figures may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Advances In Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, And Transplant
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 6000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, references, figure legends, and tables. Manuscript may include supplemental material.
References
References may not exceed 100.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript must include at least 4 figures and no more than 10 total display items including tables and figures. Tables and figures may be embedded in the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Emerging Investigators
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 be organized into Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, references, figure legends, and tables. Manuscript must include 1 to 8 key words after the abstract.
References
Manuscript may include a maximum of 50 references.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include a maximum of 8 display items total across tables and figures. Tables and figures may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 800 words.
References
No more than 5 references may be included.
Figures & Tables
No more than 1 figure or table may be included. Figure or table may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Images And Case Reports In Heart Failure
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Descriptive text must be no more than 800 words. Submission must include a title page and a figure legend.
References
Submission may include up to 10 references, if appropriate.
Figures & Tables
Figures may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted separately, and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Under Pressure
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a clinical vignette and a brief discussion.
References
Up to 5 references may be included if appropriate.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures may be embedded in the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 500 words.
References
References must be limited to 5. References must include the cited journal article as one of the references.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must not be included.
Recent Publications
Letter by Ragozzino and Mattera et al Regarding Article, “What Exactly Is Cardiometabolic HFpEF: A Phenotype or an Endotype?”
Giovanni Ragozzino, Edi Mattera
10.1161/circheartfailure.126.014443
View Publication
Letter by Nie and Xiong Regarding Article, “Finerenone, Liver Biomarkers, and Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced/Preserved Ejection Fraction: An Analysis of FINEARTS-HF”
Zhenyun Nie, Qianfeng Xiong
10.1161/circheartfailure.126.014373
View Publication
Response by McMurray to Letter Regarding Article, “Finerenone, Liver Biomarkers, and Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced/Preserved Ejection Fraction: An Analysis of FINEARTS-HF”
Jawad H. Butt, John J.V. McMurray
10.1161/circheartfailure.126.014385
View Publication
Potential Impact of the OPTN Status Escalation Policy for Adult Heart Transplant Candidates With Durable LVADs
Daniel J. Ahn, Antony Attia, Toshihiro Nakayama, Nikhil Narang, Kiran K. Khush, William Parker, Kazunari Sasaki
10.1161/circheartfailure.125.013854
View Publication
Time Served or Time Missed? Durable LVAD Allocation and the Myth of Stability
Scott Silvestry
10.1161/circheartfailure.126.014497
View Publication
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Manuscripts not likely to receive a priority sufficient for publication may be returned after initial screening to provide a rapid response to authors.
Reformat to Circulation Heart Failure using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Viral Infections and Immunology Research
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Potassium and Related Disorders
Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
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