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Cardiovascular Physiology Article Types

We welcome diverse contributions that advance understanding of cardiac and vascular physiology. Our expert reviewers specialize in evaluating mechanistic studies, physiological modeling, and translational cardiovascular research.

Original Research Articles

Comprehensive studies investigating cardiac electrophysiology, myocardial contractility, hemodynamic regulation, vascular function, or cardiovascular system modeling.

Methodological Papers

Novel techniques for cardiovascular measurement, imaging modalities, physiological monitoring systems, or computational modeling approaches for cardiac function analysis.

Systematic Reviews

Comprehensive syntheses of cardiovascular physiology literature, meta-analyses of hemodynamic parameters, or integrative reviews of cardiac regulatory mechanisms.

Short Communications

Preliminary findings on cardiac physiology, novel observations in vascular regulation, or time-sensitive cardiovascular research updates requiring rapid dissemination.

Case Reports

Unique physiological presentations, rare cardiovascular phenomena, or instructive cases demonstrating novel aspects of cardiac or vascular function.

Review Articles

State-of-the-art reviews on cardiovascular physiology topics, critical evaluations of current understanding in cardiac function, or perspectives on emerging areas in vascular biology.

Note: All cardiovascular physiology manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review by experts in cardiac electrophysiology, hemodynamics, vascular biology, and cardiovascular system modeling to ensure scientific rigor and mechanistic insight.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Ensure your cardiovascular physiology manuscript is complete before submission. This checklist helps streamline the review process and reduces delays.

Manuscript File

Complete manuscript in Word (.docx) or LaTeX format with all sections properly structured

Figures & Tables

High-resolution figures (300 DPI minimum) in TIFF, EPS, or PNG format; tables in editable format

Ethics Documentation

IRB/IACUC approval letters for human or animal studies; ethics statement included in manuscript

Author Information

Complete author list with affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author contact details

Competing Interests

Declaration of financial or non-financial competing interests from all authors

Cover Letter

Letter highlighting significance of cardiovascular findings and confirming all authors approved submission

References

All citations properly formatted and complete; cardiovascular physiology literature appropriately cited

Data Availability

Statement on data sharing; physiological datasets deposited in appropriate repositories when applicable

Peer Review Timeline

Our transparent peer review process ensures rigorous evaluation by cardiovascular physiology experts while maintaining efficient timelines. Track your manuscript through each stage.

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Submission & Initial Screening

Your cardiovascular physiology manuscript undergoes initial editorial screening for scope, completeness, and adherence to guidelines. Plagiarism check performed using iThenticate.

3 days
2

Editor Assignment

An editor with expertise in your specific area of cardiovascular physiology (cardiac electrophysiology, hemodynamics, vascular function, etc.) is assigned to manage the review process.

2 days
3

Peer Review

Expert reviewers with specialized knowledge in cardiovascular physiology evaluate your manuscript's methodology, physiological interpretations, and scientific rigor. Typically 2-3 reviewers per manuscript.

21 days
4

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject. Detailed reviewer comments provided to guide any necessary revisions.

28 days total
5

Revision & Re-review

If revisions requested, submit your revised manuscript with point-by-point response to reviewer comments. Re-review by original reviewers ensures all concerns addressed.

14 days
6

Acceptance & Production

Upon acceptance, your cardiovascular physiology research enters production for copyediting, typesetting, and final formatting. Proofs provided for author approval.

10 days
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Publication

Your article is published online with immediate open access. Your research gains worldwide visibility through indexing in Google Scholar, connecting it with the global scientific community.

~60 days total

Why Cardiovascular Physiologists Choose Us

We provide the infrastructure, expertise, and visibility your cardiovascular physiology research deserves. Our commitment to rigorous peer review and open access ensures your work reaches the global physiology community.

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Expert Reviewers

Peer review by cardiovascular physiology specialists with deep expertise in cardiac function, hemodynamics, and vascular biology

Fast Decisions

Average 21 days to first decision with transparent timelines throughout the review process

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Your research gains worldwide visibility through indexing in Google Scholar, connecting it with the global scientific community.

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Open Access

Immediate worldwide access to your cardiovascular physiology research with no subscription barriers

High Acceptance

61% acceptance rate reflecting our commitment to publishing quality cardiovascular physiology research

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APC Waivers

Financial support available for eligible authors from low-income countries or without institutional funding

COPE

Committed to highest ethical standards in cardiovascular physiology publishing through COPEship

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Impact Metrics

Article-level metrics and altmetrics tracking to measure the impact of your cardiovascular research

Submission Requirements for Cardiovascular Studies

Manuscript Preparation

Your cardiovascular physiology manuscript should follow standard scientific structure with clear presentation of physiological methods, results, and mechanistic interpretations.

  • Title: Concise and descriptive, clearly indicating the cardiovascular system or physiological process studied
  • Abstract: Structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) not exceeding 300 words
  • Keywords: 4-6 keywords relevant to cardiovascular physiology for optimal indexing
  • Introduction: Clear physiological context and rationale for the study
  • Methods: Detailed description of physiological measurements, animal models, or experimental protocols enabling reproducibility
  • Results: Clear presentation of physiological data with appropriate statistical analysis
  • Discussion: Interpretation of findings in context of cardiovascular physiology literature
  • References: Comprehensive citation of relevant cardiovascular physiology literature

Ethical Requirements

All cardiovascular physiology research involving human subjects or animal models must meet ethical standards:

  • Human Studies: IRB approval required; informed consent obtained; Declaration of Helsinki compliance
  • Animal Studies: IACUC approval required; ARRIVE guidelines followed for reporting
  • Data Integrity: Original physiological data; no image manipulation beyond linear adjustments
  • Competing Interests: Full disclosure of financial or non-financial conflicts related to cardiovascular research

Figure and Table Guidelines

High-quality visual presentation of cardiovascular physiology data is essential:

  • Figures: Minimum 300 DPI resolution; TIFF or EPS format preferred; clear axis labels and legends
  • Physiological Traces: ECG, pressure waveforms, or other recordings should be clearly labeled with time and amplitude scales
  • Statistical Graphs: Error bars clearly defined (SEM or SD); sample sizes indicated
  • Tables: Editable format (Word or Excel); clear headers; physiological parameters with appropriate units

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