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European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care

European Heart Journal - Acute Cardiovascular Care is a cardiology journal published for the European Society of Cardiology that focuses on acute cardiovascular care. The journal publishes content including research articles, review articles, brief reports, editorials, letters, and case reports, and has an online ISSN of 2048-8734.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2048-8726
eISSN 2048-8734
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional online-only access: £492.00 / $909.00 / €556.00.

Submission Instructions

European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Scientific Papers

Cover Letter Use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in a cover letter at submission. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation.
Abstract Original Scientific Papers must include a structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 4,500 words excluding the title page, disclosures, and tables but including references and figure legends. Manuscript must include up to six keywords, a graphical abstract submitted as a separate file, and an explanation of any AI use in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References should not exceed 35. References must follow the Oxford University Press SCIMED numeric citation style. If a reference has more than six authors, list the first six authors followed by 'et al.', and each reference must include complete information including article title, abbreviated journal title, and inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, each figure must be submitted as an individual image file, and the graphical abstract must be submitted as a separate file. Figure titles and legends must be included within the manuscript file, and the graphical abstract legend must appear in the 'Legends' section and define any abbreviations.
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Unsolicited Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if AI tools were used or if an embargo applies. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI tools and include embargo details with the exact date and time for publication if applicable.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 4,500 words including references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include up to six keywords, and any use of AI must be fully explained in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References should not exceed 35. References must follow the Oxford University Press SCIMED numeric citation style. References must include complete information including article title, abbreviated journal title, and inclusive page numbers, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, figure legends must be included within the manuscript file, and each figure must be submitted as an individual image file. All tables must be numbered and cited in the text, tables must be in an editable format rather than image files, multipanel figures must be submitted as a single file with each panel labelled in the upper-left corner, and alt text must appear under each figure legend in the manuscript file preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if AI tools were used or if the paper is under embargo. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI tools and include embargo details with the exact publication date and time when applicable.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript text must not exceed 1,200 words, excluding abstract, tables, figures, acknowledgments, references, and online-only material. The manuscript must include a list of 3 Key Points, and any use of AI must be explained in full in a Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References The manuscript may include no more than 15 references. References must follow the Oxford University Press SCIMED numeric citation style. Each reference must include complete information including article title, abbreviated journal title, and inclusive page numbers, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include no more than a total of 3 tables and/or figures. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figures must be submitted as individual image files with figure titles and legends included in the manuscript file. All tables must be numbered and cited in the text, tables must be editable rather than image files, multipanel figures must be submitted as a single file with panels labeled by letter, and alt text must appear under each figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Use of AI tools must be disclosed in the cover letter at submission. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI tools, and embargo details must be included if applicable.
Abstract Research Letters must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 800 words of text including references. Research Letters must have no subsections. Use of AI must be explained in full in a Methods or Acknowledgements section in the manuscript.
References Research Letters may include no more than 5 references. References must follow the Oxford University Press SCIMED numeric citation style. If a reference has more than six authors, list the first six authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include up to 2 small tables or figures. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, figure legends must appear in the manuscript file, and each figure must be uploaded as an individual image file. All tables must be numbered and cited in the text, and multipanel figures must be submitted as a single file with each panel labelled by a letter.
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Rapid Responses

Cover Letter Use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in a cover letter at submission. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Rapid Responses must be no longer than 250 words. Rapid Responses must relate to manuscripts published in EHJ-ACVC and must be submitted promptly after publication of the original item. Any use of AI must be explained in full in a Methods or Acknowledgements section in the manuscript.
References Rapid Responses may include no more than five references. References must follow the Oxford University Press SCIMED numeric citation style. If a reference has more than six authors, list the first six authors followed by 'et al.' and include complete information including article title, abbreviated journal title, and inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables Rapid Responses may include no more than one table or figure. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, and each figure must be submitted as an individual image file with figure titles and legends included within the manuscript file. All tables must be numbered and referenced in the text, tables must be in an editable format, and all panels of a multipanel figure must be submitted on a single page as one file with each panel labelled in the upper-left corner.
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Recent Publications

Earlier Versus Later Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Sequential Landmark Target Trial Emulation

Ji-Hoon Sim, Bumwoo Park, Hyobin Lee

10.1093/ehjacc/zuag132
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Beyond Bubble Wrap for the Heart: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Support in Cardiogenic Shock

Matthew T Siuba

10.1093/ehjacc/zuag131
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Inflammation in cardiogenic shock: a marker of outcome, not yet a treatment target

Tomasz J Guzik

10.1093/ehjacc/zuag124
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Reply to: Did prolonged high-level pump support precede acute kidney injury?

Takahiro Nakashima, Takashi Unoki, Kenichi Tsujita

10.1093/ehjacc/zuag122
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Prognostic implications of complications during VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock

Aniket S Rali, Dhruv Sarma, Hui Li, Martin Urner, Philip Boonstra, Peta M A Alexander, Ryan P Barbaro, Carlos Alviar, Jacob C Jentzer, E William Grandin, Matthew D Bacchetta, Brian Lima, Zubair Shah, Peter Rycus, Joseph E Tonna

10.1093/ehjacc/zuag127
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Authors' accepted manuscripts are published on the Advance Access page within 3 working days of receipt at OUP if the licence to publish is signed promptly. Proof corrections must be returned within 3 days. Appeals can be submitted within one month of the final decision.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used for specific disclosures and notes during submission, including disclosure of AI use, indication if a journal editor is a co-author or contributor, and any publication embargo details.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional online-only subscription: £492.00 / $909.00 / €556.00.

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Research Topics

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Heart Failure Treatment and Management Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiac Health and Mental Health Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Acute Kidney Injury Research Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion

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