Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is primarily aimed at anesthesiologists who deal with patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgical procedures.

JCVA features a multidisciplinary approach, with contributions from cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other related specialists.

Emphasis is placed on rapid publication of clinically relevant material.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.680

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	100

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8397

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2983

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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.

• 2017 EACTS/EACTA Guidelines on patient blood management for adult cardiac surgery

  Citation: 358

  Authors: Christa, Michael I., Milan, Umberto, Daniel, Christian, Anders, Andreas, Ruben L., Marco, Hanne Berg, Alexander B.A., Alexander, Domenico

• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Duration Is an Independent Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality After Cardiac Surgery

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Stefano, Valeria V., Guido, Luca, Calogero C., Fabrizio, Erminio

• Cerebral oxygen desaturation is associated with early postoperative neuropsychological dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Fun-Sun F., Chia-Chih A., Chee-Yueh A., Serle K., Pavel

• ICU sedation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: dexmedetomidine-based versus propofol-based sedation regimens

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Daniel L, S.T.John, Michael

• The Inflammatory Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Part 1—Mechanisms of Pathogenesis

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Oliver J., Andrew J., Christos, Paula L.B., Noorulhuda, Charles, Ara W., Thanos

• Global Incidence and Outcomes of Adult Patients With Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Jiachang, Rongyi, Shaopeng, Xiaofang, Jianzhou, Xiaoqiang

• Feasibility and potential clinical utility of goal-directed transthoracic echocardiography performed by noncardiologist intensivists using a small hand-carried device (SonoHeart) in critically ill patients

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Anthony R., Hosakote M., Ravindra B., Lori B., John M., Roopa, Andrew B., Rosanna, Jerry F., Ernest, Martin E.

• Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitors: A State-of the-Art Review

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Paul E.

• Desflurane and Sevoflurane in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Giovanni, Giuseppe G.L., Alberto, Elena, Stefania, Chiara, Maria Grazia, Oliviero, Fabio, Luigi, Stefan, Giorgio

• High-dose aprotinin therapy: A review of the first five years' experience

  Citation: 243

  Authors: David

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