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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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.
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:'.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
Supplemental oxygen in acute heart failure: is less more?
Alessandro Galluzzo, Tharusan Thevathasan
10.1093/ehjacc/zuag117
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Truncating Tradition in the POET II Trial: Is a shorter course of antibiotics noninferior to standard length therapy in left-sided endocarditis?
Frederik H Verbrugge, Sean van Diepen
10.1093/ehjacc/zuag120
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PRAGUE-26 in perspective: convincing early stabilization, but durable benefit remains unproven
Johannes Grand, David A Morrow
10.1093/ehjacc/zuag119
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Electrocardiographic Principles for the Diagnosis of Occlusion Myocardial Infarction
Hans C Helseth, Pedro Mansur, Mazen El-Baba, Jesse T T McLaren, José Nunes de Alencar, Stephen W Smith
10.1093/ehjacc/zuag114
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Proximity where possible, concentration where needed
Pascal Vranckx, David Morrow, Sean van Diepen, Frederik H Verbrugge
10.1093/ehjacc/zuag105
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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.
Reformat to European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care using Livewrite PremiumIs 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.
Reformat to European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Institutional online-only subscription: £492.00 / $909.00 / €556.00.
Reformat to European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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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