Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Aims & Scope

Journal of Cardiac Surgery (JCS) is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to contemporary surgical treatment of cardiac disease.

Renown for its detailed "how to" methods, JCS's well-illustrated, concise technical articles, critical reviews and commentaries are highly valued by dedicated readers worldwide.

With Editor-in-Chief Harold Lazar, MD and an internationally prominent editorial board, JCS continues its 20-year history as an important professional resource.

Editorial coverage includes biologic support, mechanical cardiac assist and/or replacement and surgical techniques, and features current material on topics such as OPCAB surgery, stented and stentless valves, endovascular stent placement, atrial fibrillation, transplantation, percutaneous valve repair/replacement, left ventricular restoration surgery, immunobiology, and bridges to transplant and recovery.

In addition, special sections (Images in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Regeneration) and historical reviews stimulate reader interest.

The journal also routinely publishes proceedings of important international symposia in a timely manner.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.523

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11106

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1891

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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

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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.

• Partial Left Ventriculectomy to Improve Left Ventricular Function in End-Stage Heart Disease

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Randas J.V., Jose L.V., Noriaki, Lise, Paulo N., Marco A.

• Lung Dysfunction Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Efstratios, Kriton S., Efstratios, Dimitris

• Collateral damage of COVID‐19 pandemic: Delayed medical care

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Saqib

• Thromboelastography-Based Transfusion Algorithm Reduces Blood Product Use after Elective CABG: A Prospective Randomized Study

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Koray, Cemil S., Sermin, Nazan, Atike, Maher, Ali, Sinan

• Floseal Matrix:

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Mehmet C., Joseph F., Narinder S.

• Increased Incidence of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Following Implantation of the HeartMate II LVAD

  Citation: 158

  Authors: David R., Jacob, Pauline, Simon, Ricardo A., David A., Daniel J.

• Timing of Replacement Therapy for Acute Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Ufuk, Erkan, Mujdat, Kayser, Bilgehan Savas, Faruk, Celalettin, Vedat, Suleyman, Mehmet, Abdulgaffar, Harun

• Meta-Analysis of Factors Which Influence Delirium Following Cardiac Surgery

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Yiyun, Jian, Zhinong

• Video Assisted Coronary Bypass Surgery

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Federico J., Carlos, Guido, Pict, Jan

• Dual Anti-platelet Therapy After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is There Any Benefit? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Salil V., Shannon M., Ishan K., Salah E., Patricia J., Barry A., Soon J., Lyle D.

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