Current Atherosclerosis Reports

Aims & Scope

The aim of this journal is to systematically provide expert views on current basic science and clinical advances in the field of atherosclerosis and highlight the most important developments likely to transform the field of cardiovascular prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

We accomplish this aim by appointing major authorities to serve as Section Editors who select leading experts from around the world to provide definitive reviews on key topics and papers published in the past year.

We also provide supplementary reviews and commentaries from well-known figures in the field.

An Editorial Board of internationally diverse members suggests topics of special interest to their country/region and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.2
2024	5.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1894

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1691

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.708

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

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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
• Web of Science
• 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.

• Oxidative Stress in Atherosclerosis

  Citation: 1010

  Authors: Ajoe John, Naga Venkata K, Deepak, Jawahar L.

• Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Target

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Enrica, Giuseppe, Francesco, Fabio, Valeria, Ivana, Renatomaria, Mario, Ludovica, Roberto, Gaetano, Marianna, Paolo, Maria Giovanna, Raffaele, Paolo

• Unprocessed Red and Processed Meats and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabetes – An Updated Review of the Evidence

  Citation: 417

  Authors: Renata, Georgios, Dariush

• Diabetes and Hypertension: Is There a Common Metabolic Pathway?

  Citation: 402

  Authors: Bernard M. Y., Chao

• Residual Cardiovascular Risk Despite Optimal LDL Cholesterol Reduction with Statins: The Evidence, Etiology, and Therapeutic Challenges

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Uchechukwu K., Sergio, MacRae F.

• Arsenic Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease:An Updated Systematic Review

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Katherine, Eliseo, Ana

• Dietary intake of fruits and vegetables and risk of cardiovascular disease

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Lydia A., Mary K., Simin

• Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Trevor A., Lawrence J.

• Early Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Narrative Review

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Elisheva R., Rohitha, Kathryn, Hyacinth I., Oluwole O., Brett M., Wuwei

• Saturated Fatty Acids and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: Modulation by Replacement Nutrients

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Patty W., Qi, Frank B., Ronald M.

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