Journal Guide

Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention is a journal for all members of the cardiopulmonary rehab team, a group that assists patients recovering from heart and respiratory failure and rehabilitates patients with cardiovascular disease or chronic pulmonary disorders. The team is composed of many different kinds of healthcare providers (nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists, physicians) and the journal's multidisciplinary focus reflects the composition of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.This is the only professional journal for specialists in cardiovascular andpulmonary rehabilitation. Dedicated to the improvement of multidisciplinaryclinical practice, JCRP provides high quality, current information topractitioners in the field with an emphasis on research and advances inprevention and rehabilitation. Original, peer-reviewed manuscripts cover all aspects ofcardiac, peripheral vascular, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Editorialfeatures include case reports, roundtables, regular nutrition updates,pharmacological reimbursement and management updates, media reviews, andabstract summaries of current literature.Website: www.jcrpjournal.com.

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery is ready to receive manuscripts on all aspects of research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is primarily aimed at anesthesiologists who deal with patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgical procedures. JCVA features a multidisciplinary approach, with contributions from cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other related specialists. Emphasis is placed on rapid publication of clinically relevant material. The journal is international in scope and encourages innovative submissions from all continents.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is a unique peer-review journal that integrates the entire international cardiovascular CT community including cardiologist and radiologists, from basic to clinical academic researchers, to private practitioners, engineers, allied professionals, industry, and trainees, all of whom are vital and interdependent members of our cardiovascular imaging community across the world. The goal of the journal is to advance the field of cardiovascular CT as the leading cardiovascular CT journal, attracting seminal work in the field with rapid and timely dissemination in electronic and print media.The Journal addresses a broad range of topics that affect cardiovascular CT imaging. Our major focus is on original research and on the clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular CT. Other sections include Contemporary and Historical Reviews, unique Case Reports, Viewpoints, Practical Tips and Tricks, Images with videos viewable on the Internet, Guidelines, Editorial Commentaries, Basic/Clinical Implications, Historical Vignettes and news developments in cardiovascular CT. As the Official Journal of the Society of Cardiovascular CT, we also publish the Plenary address given at the annual Scientific Sessions of SCCT each summer.We publish position papers and important news information for SCCT members about the Society, and supplement issues, including the abstracts from the Annual Scientific Session.To encourage and promote excitement in performing research, each year we recognize leading clinicians and researchers, and recognize outstanding cardiology and four outstanding radiology trainees for their work in the field.The Editorial Board includes internationally prominent individuals who are devoted to advancement of the science of cardiovascular CT.Electronic usage:An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 2,443** Figure is a monthly average of full-text articles downloaded from ScienceDirect between October 2012 and October 2013

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (JCE) keeps its readership - which includes members of the Heart Rhythm Society - well informed of the latest developments in the study and management of arrhythmic disorders. Edited by Eric N. Prystowsky, M.D., and a distinguished international editorial board, JCE is the leading journal devoted to the study of the electrophysiology of the heart. Each issue of JCE contains peer-reviewed original clinical and basic research articles, editorials, case reports, EP Images and Arrhythmia Rounds. Special feature sections include Molecular Perspectives, Techniques and Technology and Clinical Reviews. In addition, time-sensitive information is frequently published as supplementary issues.

Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (JCMR), the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, is an open access, online journal that publishes articles on all aspects of basic and clinical research on the design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of magnetic resonance methods applied to the cardiovascular system.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine publishes original research articles, epidemiological studies, new methodological clinical approaches, design and goals of clinical trials, review articles, points of view, editorials and images in cardiovascular medicine.The Journal goes beyond the concept of evidence-based medicine at a regional level—critical commentary and case studies allow for variances between countries and regions. The Journal is designed to assist clinicians in making the best possible use of evidence-based medicine in primary and critical care, diagnosis and treatment decisions.For more information, visit www.jcardiovascularmedicine.com .

Official journal of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association and the Australasian Cardiovascular Nurses College, the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing is one of the leading journals for advanced practice nurses in cardiovascular care, providing thorough coverage of timely topics and practical information. Each bimonthly issue addresses the physiologic, psychologic, and social needs of cardiovascular patients and their families in a variety of environments. All members of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association receive the journal as a benefit of membership.The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing is recommended by the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing to its members. These members can receive a discount on subscription rates quoted above. Call customer service to verify discount at 1-800-638-3030. Visit: www.jcnjournal.com.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology is the leading publication devoted exclusively to important advances in cardiovascular drug research and use. Each monthly issue provides the most up-to-date information on physiological and pharmacological bases of drug action, metabolism, drug interaction, side effects, and clinical results with both new and established drugs.Website: www.jcvp.org.