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Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is a quarterly journal that serves the educational needs of clinicians practicing cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, thoracic and abdominal transplant anesthesia, pediatric/congenital cardiothoracic anesthesia, and related specialties including critical care medicine.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 1
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1089-2532
eISSN 1940-5596
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no fees payable to submit or publish in this journal. Optional open access publishing is available for a fee via the Sage Choice program.

Submission Instructions

Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should consist of 2000-6000 words. Sections must be clearly defined with clear heading levels. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract.
References Reference list should contain 20-50 references. References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Review Articles should be 4000–6000 words. Manuscript must include clearly defined sections with clear heading levels. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract.
References Review Articles typically include 30–80 references. References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both.
Figures & Tables Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
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Clinical Challenges

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1500–3000 words. About one-quarter to one-third of the manuscript should be devoted to the case description, with the majority focused on key didactic points relevant to the case. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract.
References References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Relevant clinical imaging is required, and echocardiography rounds should include 2–3 movie clips with associated still image clips limited to 20 seconds each.
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Recent Publications

Effect of Continuous Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block on Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in On-Pump CABG: A Prospective Randomized Study

Alok Kumar, P. Sai Dheeraj, Nihar Ameta

10.1177/10892532261481584
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The Perioperative Management of Cold-Induced Urticaria in Cardiac Surgery With Hypothermia on Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Alexander Bell, Noah John, Anne Campbell

10.1177/10892532261480212
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Postoperative ICU Biomarkers and Early Mortality After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Severe Aortic Stenosis With Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: Limited Discrimination of High-Sensitivity Troponin T

Francisco Javier González-Ruiz, Luis Efrén Santos-Martínez, Daniel J. Woytowich, Chantale Gilles-Herrera, Jacob J. Cruz-Sánchez, Rafael Magaña-González, Bin Xie

10.1177/10892532261476117
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A Review of Anesthetic Considerations for Subcutaneous and Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

Kenji Tanabe, Broc Burke, Jillian Vitter, Matthew Zipse, Samuel Gilliland

10.1177/10892532261477463
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Survival Beyond 72 hours After Penetrating Arrow Injury to the Heart Managed Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case of Delayed Physiologic Stabilization and Off-Pump Repair

Krishna Rao Maremanda, Hemalatha Bora, Prasad Rao Kaluvala, Prasadh Dilli, Noorain Naqiya, Roja Emani, Sumana Bhaskarapanthula

10.1177/10892532261469240
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation before peer review. Final articles may be published online immediately through OnlineFirst after acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be stated in the covering letter.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no fees payable to submit or publish in this journal. Optional open access publishing is available for a fee via the Sage Choice program and open access agreements may provide discounted or free open access depending on eligibility.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Congenital Heart Disease Studies Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Anesthesia and Pain Management Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Blood transfusion and management Liver Disease and Transplantation