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Heart & Lung

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care is the official publication of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses and publishes original, peer-reviewed articles that advance the clinical and translational science of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, including care delivered in acute and critical care settings. The journal welcomes submissions focused on improving outcomes for patients with cardiovascular and/or respiratory conditions across the continuum of care, including clinical research, implementation science, quality improvement, and translational studies with clear clinical and translational impact.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems, Nursing, Respiratory System
Impact Factor 2.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0147-9563
eISSN 1527-3288
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access articles require payment of an article publishing charge (APC) if accepted.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with the body text using the unnumbered headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References A maximum of 40 references is allowed. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numbered order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables Up to 7 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to first appearance, and include captions.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract may be non-structured.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using the unnumbered headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include 1 to 7 keywords in English and submit article highlights as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References A maximum of 40 references is allowed. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References in the text must use superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that same order.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 7 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to first appearance, and include captions.
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Randomized Controlled Trials

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must use the unnumbered headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References A maximum of 40 references is allowed. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Up to 7 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to their order of appearance, and include captions.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The text must not exceed 1,500 words. The manuscript must be organized with the unnumbered headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include 1 to 7 keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References A maximum of 10 references is allowed. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in numerical order of first appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that order.
Figures & Tables Up to 2 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to first appearance, and include captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission.
Abstract An abstract is not required.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 1000 words. Include 1 to 7 English keywords and submit article highlights as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References No more than 5 references are allowed. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 table or figure is allowed. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to first appearance, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Holter-detected arrhythmias and early readmission risk in acute exacerbations of COPD

Nan Ding, Weida Qiu, Jinmin Chen, Yao Lu, Zeyue Chen, Ruli Cai, Ailan Chen

10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102888
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Association of demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with acute pulmonary embolism and mild renal insufficiency

Lifang zhao, Yuxia shen, Qiaoli yu, Yan zhou

10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102889
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National burden and geographic variation in healthcare utilization and expenditures among adults with heart failure in the United States (2013–2022)

Brian Witrick, Megan Pate, Kerry A. Howard, Stella T. Lartey, Timothy Dotson

10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102884
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Type of treating centres and outcomes among patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest: Insights from a large nationwide registry

Marta Marcos Mangas, Rut Andrea, Albert Ariza-Solé, Cristina Fernández Pérez, Náyade Prado, José Luis Bernal, M Isabel Barrionuevo-Sánchez, Ana Viana-Tejedor, Sandra Rosillo, Cosme García-García, Miguell Corbí-Pascua, Roberto Martín-Asenjo, Jose C Sánchez-Salado, Isaac Llaó, Javier Elola, Pablo Jorge-Pérez

10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102883
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Prognostic performance of NEWS2 and sPESI scores for predicting in-hospital mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism

Serdar Özdemir, İbrahim Altunok

10.1016/j.hrtlng.2026.102890
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days after acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should be short, ideally less than one page, explain the study's aim and main findings, show fit with the journal’s aim and scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and if applicable acknowledge an invitation to submit. It should not include funding information, author declarations, or suggested or opposed reviewers.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access articles require payment of an article publishing charge (APC) if the manuscript is accepted.

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Research Topics

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiac Health and Mental Health Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Educational Robotics and Engineering Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Big Data and Digital Economy Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

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