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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics provides clinical and basic/translational investigators with novel insights into state-of-the-art therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular diseases. From January 2022, JCPT became a fully open access journal.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1074-2484
eISSN 1940-4034
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid open access is available in subscription journals for an article processing charge; APC support, prepaid accounts, or institutional discounts may be available through Sage open access agreements.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200-250 words. Abstract must be structured. The abstract must concisely state the purpose of the research, major findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words, including the abstract, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include clear heading levels and sections, with a structured abstract placed between the title and main body. Manuscript must include 5-6 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' section after the Acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings.
References Reference list must contain no more than 50 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and the reference list must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 authors are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 200-250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 7,500 words including the abstract, figure legends, and references. Heading levels must be clear, sections clearly defined, and headings must follow a logical order without skipping levels. The manuscript must include 5-6 keywords, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section after the Acknowledgements and Author Contributions.
References The manuscript must include no more than 100 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and the reference list must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 are followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 200-250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must concisely state the purpose of the research, major findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must include clear heading levels and sections, with a structured abstract placed between the title and main body. The manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings, using 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and in the reference list all authors must be listed unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 are followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with placeholder notes in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and provided as editable text rather than images.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 200-250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must concisely state the purpose of the research, major findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must use clear heading levels and clearly defined sections in a logical order, and it must include Author Contributions and a Statements and Declarations section after the Acknowledgements. The manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, plus Author Contributions and a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings even when marked 'Not applicable'.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and the reference list must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 are followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Correspondences

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words including references. Correspondence must comment on a recent paper published in the journal and must not report original data. Manuscript must include 3-4 keywords.
References No more than 5 references are allowed. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and in the reference list all authors must be listed unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 are followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any writing or editing assistance or third-party submission made on behalf of the authors.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words including references. Letter must comment on a recent paper published in the journal and original data will not be accepted. Include 3-4 keywords.
References No more than 5 references may be included. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and the reference list must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case list the first 3 followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title.
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Recent Publications

Serial Platelet Function-Guided Antiplatelet Modulation After STEMI: A Randomized Pilot Study

Hrvoje Jurin, Irzal Hadžibegović, Jure Samardžić, Joško Bulum, Boško Skorić, Maja Čikeš, Ivo Planinc, Zvonimir Ostojić, Igor Tagasovski, Davor Miličić

10.1177/10742484261483397
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From Needle to Pill: Oral PCSK9 Inhibition Enters the Lipid-Lowering Armamentarium

Andrej Belancic, Josip Andelo Borovac

10.1177/10742484261476920
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Targeting Aldosterone Biosynthesis in Uncontrolled and Resistant Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials of Lorundrostat and Baxdrostat

Ravi Pandey, Muhammad Ahmad, Ali Rohan, Iqra Nurie, Shano Sherani, Aliya Noor, Mahnoor Baloch, Amal Usmani, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Saffi-Ullah, Muhammad Zaheer, Aimen Shafiq

10.1177/10742484261468508
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Effects of Vericiguat on Peripheral Vascular Function and Resting/Exercise Hemodynamics in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: An Exploratory Pilot Study

Yohei Funauchi, Toru Takase, Kazuyoshi Kakehi, Masafumi Ueno, Gaku Nakazawa

10.1177/10742484261459258
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Norepinephrine Versus Dopamine as Vasoactive Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock: Association With 28-Day Mortality in a Retrospective Cohort Study

Suthida Chanchenchop, Supanee Sinphurmsukskul, Krittin Bunditanukul

10.1177/10742484261456161
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted articles can appear online within an average of 30 days after the APC has been processed.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing or editing assistance and third-party submission arrangements must also be disclosed in the covering letter when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid open access in subscription journals requires an article processing charge. Institutional open access agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Heart Failure Treatment and Management Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Ion channel regulation and function Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Heart rate and cardiovascular health Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism

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