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Stroke and Vascular Neurology

Stroke and Vascular Neurology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing research for neurologists, neurosurgeons and basic neuroscientists. It is the official journal of the Chinese Stroke Association and publishes clinical and translational original research, short reports, editorials, and reviews focused on improving patient care in stroke and vascular neurology.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 4.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2059-8688
eISSN 2059-8696
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charge waivers include a 100% discount for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries, with other discounts considered case by case.

Submission Instructions

Stroke and Vascular Neurology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Epidemiological Study

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 500–800 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript word count is unlimited and determined by the editor. Main text must be separated under appropriate headings and subheadings, and the manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references.
References References are unlimited and determined by the editor. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text, with the first three authors listed before using "et al" if applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations are unlimited and determined by the editor. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, whereas figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Big Data Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 500–800 words.
Manuscript Manuscript word count is unlimited and determined by the editor. Main text should be organized under appropriate headings and subheadings, and the manuscript order includes abstract, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references.
References Reference count is unlimited and determined by the editor. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text, using the first three authors followed by et al if applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations are unlimited and determined by the editor. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order, and figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 3500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript should follow the structure abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, and tables and figures as appropriate. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract under the headings "What is already known on this topic", "What this study adds", and "How this study might affect research, practice or policy", in 3-5 sentences, and must include a Data Availability Statement.
References Reference list may include up to 40 references. References must use BMJ Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text, with the first three authors listed before "et al" if applicable.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 8 tables and/or figures is permitted. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and their legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript title must include the research type. Manuscript must include a Data Availability Statement.
References References should usually not exceed 40. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text, with the first three authors listed by last name and initials followed by et al if applicable.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should usually total no more than 5. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review articles must not exceed 5000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Main text should be separated under appropriate headings and subheadings, and the manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references. Bullet points are encouraged in Review articles.
References Review articles should not normally exceed 40 references. References must follow BMJ's Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited, using the first three authors followed by 'et al' if applicable, and should include author names, article title, and DOI or PubMed ID.
Figures & Tables Review articles should not normally exceed 5 tables and/or illustrations. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files with figure legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Main text should be separated under appropriate headings and subheadings, and the manuscript order should place the abstract before the references.
References References should not normally exceed 15. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text, using square brackets or superscripts, with the first three authors listed before 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Short Reports may include at most one figure or one table. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and their legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Statistical Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 500–800 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript length is unlimited and determined by the editor. The manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references, with the main text separated under appropriate headings and subheadings.
References References are unlimited and determined by the editor. References must follow BMJ Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text, with the first three authors listed before using et al where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations are unlimited and determined by the editor. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250–350 words.
Manuscript Manuscript has no fixed word limit and length is determined by the editor. Manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, acknowledgments, competing interests, funding and other required statements, and references, with the main text separated under appropriate headings and subheadings.
References References have no fixed limit and the number is determined by the editor. References must follow BMJ reference style using Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text, with the first three authors listed by last name and initials followed by "et al" if applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations have no fixed limit and the number is determined by the editor. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Case Reports must include a summary. The summary must be no more than 150 words.
Manuscript Case Reports must be no more than 1000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references. Case Reports must be submitted using the journal's case report Word template.
References Case Reports may include up to 10 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words.
References References are limited to a maximum of 5. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text, with the first three authors listed before using "et al" if applicable.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure is permitted. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, and figures must be uploaded as separate files.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words.
References References are limited to a maximum of 5. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure is permitted. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Effectiveness and safety of tenecteplase for acute ischaemic stroke at primary stroke centres: a multicentre retrospective study

Jingjing Li, Yuhua Fan, Yu Liu, Jian Zhang, Chao Dang, Shihui Xing, Jinsheng Zeng

10.1136/svn-2025-004998
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Cognitive reserve and risk of poststroke cognitive impairment in acute ischaemic stroke: post hoc analysis of CATIS-2

Minghua Wang, Yufei Wei, Zilin Zhao, Xin Liu, Ximing Nie, Wanying Duan, Zhe Zhang, Lina Zheng, Zhe Kang Law, Yuesong Pan, Liping Liu

10.1136/svn-2026-005809
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Incidence, timing and predictors of intracerebral haemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with minor ischaemic stroke

Aoming Jin, Zongzheng Lyu, Xia Meng, Yong Jiang, Xueyan Feng, Lixia Zong, Yunyun Xiong, Yongjun Wang

10.1136/svn-2026-005407
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Remote ischaemic conditioning for acute moderate posterior ischaemic stroke (RICAMIS2): rationale and design

Quan-Ying Liu, Xiaoqiu Li, Ying-Jie Dai, Zhong-He Zhou, Hui-Sheng Chen

10.1136/svn-2025-004552
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Intravenous alteplase compared with standard medical treatment for stroke aged over 70 years: a secondary analysis of the HOPE randomised clinical trial

Yaode He, Ying Zhou, Changcai Meng, Shenqiang Yan, Yanxing Zhang, Zuowen Zhang, Jianhua Cheng, Hezhong Ouyang, Tingyu Yi, Min Lou

10.1136/svn-2025-004834
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision with review is 38 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter may be used to provide detailed explanations of the ethical and moral basis of the work when that detail does not fit into the manuscript, or it may be uploaded as a supplemental file.

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What are the publication costs?

BMJ Group offers open access publishing with APC waivers including a 100% discount for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries, and other discounts may be considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Neurological Disorders and Treatments Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research S100 Proteins and Annexins Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Peripheral Artery Disease Management Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Cerebrovascular and genetic disorders Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Barrier Structure and Function Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms

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