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JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions is a cardiology journal focused on interventional cardiovascular medicine. It publishes current issues, just accepted articles, original research, state-of-the-art reviews, viewpoints, images in intervention, videos, podcasts, CME/MOC content, interactive central illustrations, and topic collections.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 11.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1936-8798
eISSN 1876-7605
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No publication fee, except for open access

Submission Instructions

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify the corresponding author, state that the paper is not under consideration elsewhere, disclose any AI contribution and its nature if applicable, substantiate each author's contribution if there are more than 4 authors, and include any request for expedited review with its rationale.
Abstract Original Research Papers must include both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract. Structured abstract must be no more than 250 words and condensed abstract must be no more than 100 words. Structured abstract is required for the main abstract and a separate condensed abstract is also required. Structured abstract must be presented in 5 paragraphs with the headings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Research Papers must be no more than 4,500 words including text, references, and figure legends. Text must be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions and must include Study Limitations, Perspectives, and Clinical Perspectives covering What Is Known?, What Is New?, and What Is Next? Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, an abbreviations list of no more than 10 abbreviations, a Central Illustration with title, legend, and caption, and Clinical Perspectives limited to 1 paragraph of 3 to 4 sentences.
References References must follow AMA style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript numerals without parentheses, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by et al if more than 6, and omit periods after author initials.
Figures & Tables Figure legends and tables must be placed on separate pages in the manuscript, and supplemental material may be included as a separate upload. Original Research Papers must include a Central Illustration that is original, does not duplicate other manuscript images, is not adapted or reprinted from another source, and has a title of no more than 10 words plus a legend with title and caption.
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State Of The Art Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must explain how the submission differs from existing reviews on the subject. The cover letter must explain how the submission differs from existing reviews on the subject and must specify the corresponding author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should generally not exceed 8,000 words including text, references, and figure legends. The manuscript must include Highlights and a Central Illustration. Highlights must consist of 3 to 4 brief bullet points totaling 90 to 120 words maximum, with the first bullet giving translational or clinical context, the second covering the main message and any recommendations, and the final bullet summarizing future directions.
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by et al. if more than 6.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. A Central Illustration is required as an original image that does not duplicate other manuscript images, must not be adapted or reprinted from another source, and must include a title of no more than 10 words plus a legend with a title and caption.
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Images In Intervention

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify the corresponding author, state that the paper is not under consideration elsewhere, disclose any AI contribution, and substantiate each author's contribution if there are more than 4 authors.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain a description of no more than 400 words including text, references, and figure legends.
References References must number 3 to 5. References must follow AMA Manual of Style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation and list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by "et al." if 7 or more.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must include at least 1 still image. Supplemental material is not allowed except videos, which may be included.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 800 words.
References No more than 5 references are permitted. References must follow AMA Manual of Style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation and list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by "et al." if more than 6.
Figures & Tables Submission may include either one simple table no larger than 1 page or one figure with no more than two panels. Supplemental material must not be included.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify the corresponding author and include a statement that the paper is not under consideration elsewhere, and if there are more than 4 authors it must substantiate each author's contribution.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 400 words. Letter to the Editor must focus on a specific original research article published in the journal. Letter to the Editor must include the cited article as a reference and must not include unpublished data from the letter writer.
References Letter to the Editor must include no more than 5 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention and list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by "et al." if more than 6.
Figures & Tables Letter to the Editor may include either one simple table no larger than 1 page or one figure in no more than two parts. Letters must not include videos or supplemental material.
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Research Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. If there are more than 4 authors, the cover letter must substantiate each author's contribution, specify the corresponding author, state that the paper is not under consideration elsewhere, and disclose any AI contribution and its nature.
Abstract Abstract is required. Structured abstract must be no more than 250 words, and a condensed abstract must be no more than 100 words. Abstract must be structured and accompanied by a condensed abstract. Structured abstract must use the headings Objectives, Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Correspondence must be no more than 800 words including text, references, and figure legend.
References Research Correspondence is limited to 5 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style with minor modifications. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation and list all authors if 6 or fewer or the first 3 followed by et al. if more than 6.
Figures & Tables Research Correspondence is limited to 1 table or 1 figure. Tables must appear on separate pages in the manuscript. All tables must have a title, and all figures must have a number, title, and legend.
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Recent Publications

1-Year Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Versus Drug-Eluting Stent for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Lesions

Tadao Aikawa, Kyohei Yamaji, Toshiki Kuno, Shun Kohsaka, Hideki Ishii, Yuya Matsue, Kazunori Omote, Naohiro Funayama, Kazuyuki Ozaki, Hiroyuki Kunii, Tetsuya Amano, Tohru Minamino, Ken Kozuma

10.1016/j.jcin.2026.06.023
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Pre-Implant Angiography and Vascular Complications During Microaxial Flow Pump Support

Anton Quinkler, Louisa Degener, Carsten Skurk, Ulf Landmesser, Youssef S. Abdelwahed, Holger Thiele, Steffen Desch, Beat A. Kaufmann, Michael Kunz, Jasper Boeddinghaus, Julia Maria Wiedenhofer, Tharusan Thevathasan

10.1016/j.jcin.2026.07.011
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The SIRONA Study

Yann Gouëffic, Tom Le Corvec

10.1016/j.jcin.2026.07.005
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Reply

Bernard Chevalier, Antoinette Neylon, Benoit Lattuca

10.1016/j.jcin.2026.06.025
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Reduced Blood Pressure Following Radiofrequency Renal Denervation in High Cardiovascular Risk Patients

Felix Mahfoud, Kazuomi Kario, Michael A. Weber, Raymond R. Townsend, Roland E. Schmieder, Michael Böhm, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Stuart Pocock, Te-Hsin Lung, Julie Carvelli, David E. Kandzari

10.1016/j.jcin.2026.05.033
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to decision: 14 days; Acceptance to publication: 8 weeks

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter may be included. It may explain why the paper merits publication, include expedited review requests, suggest potential reviewers, identify reviewers to avoid, describe how a State of the Art Review differs from existing reviews, and disclose any AI program contributions. Related manuscripts under consideration or in press elsewhere must be declared in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid access model with both Free Access articles and subscription-only articles.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Peripheral Artery Disease Management Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Vascular Procedures and Complications Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Human auditory perception and evaluation Coronary Artery Anomalies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

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