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Circulation Research

Circulation Research is described as the premier international journal in basic and translational cardiovascular biology and a source for revolutionary research in the field.

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Impact Factor 16.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0009-7330
eISSN 1524-4571
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

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

Review Article

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, and a cover letter is not explicitly required.
Abstract Abstract structure and word limit are not specified for Review Articles; for clinical trial reports, the abstract must end with a section labeled "Clinical Trial Registration Information" listing the URL and unique trial identifier.
Manuscript Review Articles categorized as Reviews or Compendia must not exceed 14,000 words including references, and no specific section structure is specified for Review Articles.
References Reference style and formatting are not specified, and there is no stated maximum reference count beyond inclusion within the 14,000-word limit.
Figures & Tables Review Articles (Reviews and Compendia) are limited to a maximum combined total of 8 figures and tables, with tables provided as editable text and figures and legends either embedded in the manuscript PDF for initial review or uploaded separately as TIFF, EPS, or PDF files.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, including whether a cover letter is required.
Abstract Research Letters must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 800 words in the main text.
References Research Letters may include no more than 5 references; no specific reference style is indicated.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include only 1 figure or table with no more than 6 panels. Figure legend word limit is 250 words and table word count is limited to 400 words.
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Original Research Article

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified for Original Research Articles, including whether a cover letter is required.
Abstract No abstract structure, headings, or word limit are specified for Original Research Articles, except that clinical trial abstracts must end with a section labeled “Clinical Trial Registration Information” listing the trial URL and unique identifier.
Manuscript For clinical trials, the manuscript must include a statement that one author had full access to all data and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and accuracy of the analysis.
References Reference formatting style and reference list structure are not specified, and the 8,000-word limit for Original Research Articles includes references; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Original Research Articles are limited to a maximum combined total of 8 figures and tables.
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Recent Publications

Soluble TREM2: Biomarker, Bystander, or Causal Mediator in Atherosclerosis?

Jingjing Tang, Karin E. Bornfeldt

10.1161/circresaha.126.329360
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Microglia Drive Hypothalamic Inflammation in HFpEF Through Extracellular Vesicles Released From the Heart

Hossein Ardehali

10.1161/circresaha.126.329362
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Methylmalonate, a Metabolic Scar in the Diabetic Heart

Ettore Vanni, Sandrine Horman, Luc Bertrand

10.1161/circresaha.126.329228
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Meet the First Authors

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10.1161/res.0000000000000767
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Mitophagy Facilitates Cytosolic Proteostasis to Preserve Cardiac Function

David R. Rawnsley, Moydul Islam, Chen Zhao, Xumin Guan, Yasaman Kargar Gaz Kooh, Adelita Mendoza, Honora Navid, Minu Kumari, Phalgun Pandi, John T. Murphy, Jess Nigro, Attila Kovacs, Lina Greenberg, Kartik Mani, Michael Greenberg, Nathaniel Huebsch, Xiucui Ma, Abhinav Diwan

10.1161/circresaha.126.328328
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Editorial decisions for Regular Articles are typically made in fewer than 21 days, and Original Research articles are published online first within 24 hours of acceptance before proceeding to full print and online publication.

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Research Topics

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Ion channel regulation and function Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies