Cardiovascular Journal of Africa

Aims & Scope

The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA) is an international peer-reviewed journal that keeps cardiologists up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Topics covered include coronary disease, electrophysiology, valve disease, imaging techniques, congenital heart disease (fetal, paediatric and adult), heart failure, surgery, and basic science.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.265

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17951

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	149

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Physiological changes in pregnancy

  Citation: 988

  Authors: P, C, H, A

• Endothelial dysfunction : the early predictor of atherosclerosis

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Mashudu, Amanda, Amanda, Hans

• The burden of stroke in Africa: a glance at the present and a glimpse into the future: review article

  Citation: 322

  Authors: MO, S, R, D, M, C, H, O, A, FS, R, L, K, S, AM, D, B

• The global burden of congenital heart disease : review article

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Julien I.E.

• Pre-eclampsia: its pathogenesis and pathophysiolgy

  Citation: 291

  Authors: P, J

• Mortality from cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013: cardiovascular topic

  Citation: 244

  Authors: GA, GA, UKA, AE, VL, MH, M, CJL

• South African hypertension practice guideline 2014 : review article

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Y.K., B.L., Yosuf

• Socio-cultural, environmental and behavioural determinants of obesity in black South African women : review articles

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Lisa K, Estelle V, David John, Sarah, Paula R, Kasha, Thandi, Julia H

• Seven key actions to eradicate rheumatic heart disease in Africa: the Addis Ababa communiqué

  Citation: 96

  Authors: D, L, M, R, V, G, M, A, A, S, M, F, G, A, DY, A, B, A, A, C, S, G, N, P, Y, P, C, AO, C, A, J, J, L, G, S, E, D, TO, MM, KE, M, S, S, J, H, J, D, BM

• Obesity and its health impact in Africa : a systematic review : review article

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Bridget, Giovanna, Catherine

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