Critical Pathways in Cardiology

Aims & Scope

Critical Pathways in Cardiology provides a single source for the diagnostic and therapeutic protocols in use at hospitals worldwide for patients with cardiac disorders.

The Journal presents critical pathways for specific diagnoses—complete with evidence-based rationales—and also publishes studies of these protocols' effectiveness.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16422

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	86

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.307

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• Diagnosis and Management of the Metabolic Syndrome

  Citation: 377

  Authors:

• Chest Pain in the Emergency Room

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Barbra E., A. Jacob, Johannes C., Thomas P., Frederieke, E. Gijis, Stefan H. J., Rob M., Pieter A. F. M.

• The HEART Score for the Assessment of Patients With Chest Pain in the Emergency Department

  Citation: 210

  Authors: A. Jacob, Louise, Barbra E., Jaimi, William, Sally, Pieter A., Martin

• Cardiovascular Disease Under the Influence of Excess Visceral Fat

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Jean-Pierre

• Can the HEART Score Safely Reduce Stress Testing and Cardiac Imaging in Patients at Low Risk for Major Adverse Cardiac Events?

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Simon A., Brian C., David C., James W., Chadwick D.

• Overview of the American Heart Association “Get With the Guidelines” Programs

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Yuling, Kenneth A.

• The Management of Hypertension in African Americans

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Keith C., Annemarie M.

• Digoxin: Clinical Highlights

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Michael, Chandni, Robert P.

• State of the Art

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Michael A., Taruna, Louis, Pawan, Rachel, Aderonke, Steve, Carol

• Improved Treatment of Hospitalized Coronary Artery Disease Patients With the Get With The Guidelines Program

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Kenneth A., Gregg C., Sidney C., Robert O., Lynn C., Patricia A., Yuling, Dawn, A Gray

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