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Heart is an international peer reviewed journal from BMJ and BCS publishing research and reviews in cardiovascular disease and promoting interchange among researchers, clinicians, and educators to accelerate progress in cardiovascular science and improve patient care.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1355-6037
eISSN 1468-201X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access article processing charge: 3,650 GBP (exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors).

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified. If the manuscript was previously posted as a preprint, indicate this in the cover letter and provide the preprint reference.
Abstract Structured abstract is required and must not exceed 300 words. Non-trial abstracts must use Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions; trial abstracts must follow CONSORT for abstracts.
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 3000 words (excluding title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references). Include key messages after the abstract and a Patient and Public Involvement statement in Methods.
References Original Articles must not exceed 30 references. All references must be cited in the main text; references relating only to supplemental material must be cited in the supplement.
Figures & Tables Original Articles must not exceed eight figures and/or tables. Summary figure/visual abstract must be uploaded as supplementary online material, not included as a main-manuscript figure.
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Review Article

Cover Letter If the manuscript has been published as a preprint prior to submission, this must be indicated in the cover letter and the preprint reference provided.
Abstract An abstract is required and must be no more than 200 words.
Manuscript Review Articles must be 3000–4000 words (excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references).
References Maximum 50 references.
Figures & Tables Up to 5 tables/illustrations/text boxes are allowed.
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Short Report

Cover Letter If the manuscript was previously posted as a preprint, this must be stated in the cover letter and the preprint reference must be provided.
Abstract A structured abstract of 250 words is required.
Manuscript Short Reports must be no more than 1500 words (excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references).
References Short Reports may include up to 15 references.
Figures & Tables Short Reports may include up to 3 tables/illustrations.
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Opinion

Cover Letter Cover letter must indicate prior preprint publication and provide the preprint reference.
Abstract Abstract requirement is not specified. Abstract word limit and structure are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript length must be up to 1200 words (excluding title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, references). No more than 3 authors.
References Up to 5 references are permitted. Citation style is not specified.
Figures & Tables Include 1 table/illustration. Placement and formatting constraints are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Triple rule out to make a single diagnosis. But what is it?

Preethi Saravanan, Sona Murugan, David Warriner

10.1136/heartjnl-2025-327512
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Causes of congenital heart disease: an integrative narrative review

Huimin Su, Julie De Backer, Jeroen Breckpot, Alexander Van De Bruaene, Lorenz Van der Linden, Anick Bérard, Aris T Papageorghiou, Elizabeth A V Jones, Krina Zondervan, Kazem Rahimi, Nathalie Conrad, Werner Budts

10.1136/heartjnl-2026-327998
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When ‘Intermediate’ is not innocent: revisiting premature ventricular complex burden and left ventricular remodelling risk

Pouria Shoureshi, Jose F Huizar

10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328364
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From natural to unnatural history of aortic valve stenosis: a tribute to Dr Braunwald’s legacy

Pompilio Faggiano, Giacomo Gamberini, Catherine M Otto

10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328534
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Refining evidence-based care for diverse bicuspid aortic valve phenotypes: addressing one piece of a larger puzzle

Ching-Hui Sia, William K F Kong

10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328293
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time to first decision with review: 45 days (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

If a manuscript has been published as a preprint prior to submission, this must be indicated in the cover letter with the reference to the preprint.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access article processing charge: 3,650 GBP (exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors).

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Research Topics

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Coronary Artery Anomalies Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Cardiac tumors and thrombi Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

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