Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery publishes original scientific reports on significant clinical and experimental advances in cardiac, congenital, vascular and thoracic surgery, with a global focus on research and clinical insights.
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Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1010-7940
eISSN
1873-734X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Standard APC EUR 3,437; EACTS Member rate APC EUR 2,406; Short item APC EUR 1,719; Short item EACTS Member rate APC EUR 1,203. Standard licence has no licence charge.
Submission Instructions
European Journal Of Cardio-thoracic Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The structured abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The total manuscript length must not exceed 4,500 words, and initial submissions must not exceed this limit by more than 40%. The text must include Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Funding statement, Conflict of interest statement, and Author contribution statement, and abbreviations and acronyms used in the text must be listed at the beginning of the article before the introduction. The manuscript must include 3–6 keywords, and a graphical abstract is required for resubmission but not for initial submission.
References
References must not exceed 40. Citations must strictly adhere to the AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically, and references with more than six authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables combined must not exceed 7. Tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text rather than as images, and figures for peer review must be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately as low-resolution images. Each figure must contain no more than 8 parts.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Total word count must not exceed 6500 words. Manuscript text must include Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Funding statement, Conflict of interest statement, and Author contribution statement, and abbreviations and acronyms used in the text must be listed at the beginning of the article before the introduction. Manuscript must include 3-6 keywords and a graphical abstract containing a PICO-based study summary of no more than 380 characters and a graphical representation of the core findings.
References
References must not exceed 80. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically, and references with more than six authors must list the first 3 authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables combined must not exceed 8. Tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text, and figures for peer review must be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately as low-resolution images. Each figure must contain no more than 8 parts.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The total number of words must not exceed 6500, and initial submissions may exceed this limit by no more than 40%. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the text must be gathered in a list and included at the beginning of the article before the introduction. The manuscript must include 3-6 keywords.
References
References must not exceed 80. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically, with more than six authors shortened to the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables combined must not exceed 8. Tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text, and figures for peer review must either be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately. Each figure must contain no more than 8 parts.
Rapid Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not allowed.
Manuscript
Total word count must not exceed 1000 words. Text must include the sections Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Funding statement, Conflict of interest statement, and Author contribution statement. Manuscript must include a title page and 3-6 keywords, and supplementary material is not allowed.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically, with more than six authors shortened to the first 3 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables combined must not exceed 1, and a total of 6 figure parts is permitted. Figures for peer review must either be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately as low-resolution images. All tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text and not as images.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract must be included.
Manuscript
The text must include the sections Introduction, Materials and Methods or Patients and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Funding statement, Conflict of interest statement, and Author contribution statement. The manuscript must include a title page and 3-6 keywords, and an Acknowledgement section is optional.
References
References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically, and references with more than six authors must list the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures for peer review must be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately as low-resolution images, and all tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text rather than as images. All tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals, start on separate pages, include a title, and be cited in the text.
Editorials
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
No abstract is allowed for editorials.
Manuscript
The total number of words must not exceed 1500. The manuscript must include a title page and 3-6 keywords.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text using Arabic numerals in parentheses and listed numerically in the reference list.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables combined must not exceed 4. Figures for peer review must either be embedded at the end of the word processing file before the references or uploaded separately, and all tables must be included in the manuscript file as part of the text. All tables must start on separate pages, be accompanied by a title, be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals, and be cited in the text.
Recent Publications
Beyond Survival—Tricuspid Valve as Key Determinant for Long-Term Success After ccTGA Repair
Viktoria Weixler, Julie Cleuziou
10.1093/ejcts/ezag174
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Is Function-Informed Coronary Bypass Grafting the Way to Go in Patients With Combined Valvular and Coronary Disease?
Suzanne de Waha, Mateo Marín-Cuartas, Michael A Borger
10.1093/ejcts/ezag167
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New Editor-in-Chief for the EJCTS: Reflecting on the Past, Turning the Page, and Looking Ahead
Matthias Siepe, Mario Gaudino
10.1093/ejcts/ezag175
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The Difference Between Learning and Claiming: Why Hypothesis Testing and Multiplicity Control Should Depend on Context
Bjorn Redfors
10.1093/ejcts/ezag171
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Randomized Trials in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Make Sure You Do It Right
Thoralf M Sundt
10.1093/ejcts/ezag153
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Advance Access articles are published online soon after acceptance. Corrected proofs must be returned within 3 working days.
Reformat to European Journal Of Cardio-thoracic Surgery using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Cover letters should disclose any use of AI. Pre-submission inquiries for invited articles can be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief.
Reformat to European Journal Of Cardio-thoracic Surgery using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid model. Standard licence has no licence charge. Open access APCs are EUR 3,437 standard, EUR 2,406 for EACTS members, EUR 1,719 for short items, and EUR 1,203 for short-item EACTS member rate.
Reformat to European Journal Of Cardio-thoracic Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Tracheal and airway disorders
Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Coronary Artery Anomalies
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions