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Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association publishes freely available, high-priority, high-quality content to accelerate scientific progress and advance heart and brain health.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Impact Factor 5.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2047-9980
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publication Charges are required for publication.

Submission Instructions

Journal of the American Heart Association accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract Original Articles must include a structured abstract of ≤250 words. The Abstract must be organized into the following four sections: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript A specific manuscript section structure is not specified.
References No maximum reference count is indicated, and a reference/citation style is not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures may be embedded in the manuscript (preferred) or submitted as separate files; tables must be editable text (not images).
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract Abstract length is limited to 250 words.
Manuscript No word limit is present for Review Articles.
References Review Articles are limited to 100 references.
Figures & Tables Review Articles must limit figures and tables to 8.
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Clinical Practice Guideline / Consensus Statement

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions (max 250 words).
Manuscript After the abstract, include 3–5 keywords; supplemental material (if any) must be submitted with the original manuscript submission.
References No maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures may be embedded in the manuscript (preferred) or submitted separately; tables must be editable text (not images).
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract Research Letters must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 800 words; supplemental material is not allowed.
References Research Letters must not exceed 5 references.
Figures & Tables Research Letters can include only 1 figure or table; tables must be editable text (not images).
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Editorial

Cover Letter Cover letter requirement is not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Editorial word limit is not specified.
References No maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables No maximum number of figures or tables is specified; tables must be editable text (not images) and may be embedded in the manuscript or submitted separately, and figures may be embedded or submitted separately.
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Recent Publications

Cardiac Biomarkers to Refine Pretest Probability for Coronary Obstruction and Predict Survival After Revascularization in Chronic Coronary Syndrome

Andrej Teren, Jeffrey Netto, Joachim Thiery, Holger Thiele, Christoph Stellbrink, Dennis Lawin, Thorsten Lawrenz, Anselm Artur Derda, Sylvia Henger, Holger Kirsten, Markus Scholz, Thorsten Kaiser

10.1161/jaha.125.048737
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Discharge Barriers and Length of Stay Following Congenital Heart Surgery: A Mixed‐Methods Approach

Zofia Zdanowicz, Christina Laternser, Colin J. Crilly, Kristin Kan, Amy S. Lay, Joyce L. Woo

10.1161/jaha.125.047918
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Barriers for Secondary Hypertension Screening in the United States: A National Physician Survey

Adina F. Turcu, Zara Salman, Sonja M. Kromm, Lei Zhang, Lili Zhao, Z. Tuba Suzer‐Gurtekin, Gina Vincent, Maria Papaleontiou

10.1161/jaha.126.049858
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Beyond Traditional Risk Factors: The Role of Mental Health and Intersectionality in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Models

George Collett, Ajay K. Gupta

10.1161/jaha.126.050816
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Adipose Tissue Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Altered Adipogenesis Are Associated With Dyslipidemia in Obesity: A Multiomics Profiling Study

Max S. Z. Zwartjes, Patrick A. de Jonge, Arnold W. van de Laar, Sjoerd C. Bruin, Abraham S. Meijnikman, Albert K. Groen, Victor E. A. Gerdes, Max Nieuwdorp

10.1161/jaha.125.047397
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Lead times for original research articles: submission to first decision 18.5 days; submission to acceptance 165 days; acceptance to publication 21 days if Article Publication Charges have been paid.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publication Charges are required for publication.

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Research Topics

Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Heart Failure Treatment and Management Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiac Health and Mental Health Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

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