Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research (JCTR) is a premier journal in cardiovascular translational research.

JCTR is the journal of choice for authors seeking the broadest audience for emerging technologies, therapies and diagnostics, pre-clinical research, and first-in-man clinical trials.

JCTR's intent is to provide a forum for critical evaluation of the novel cardiovascular science, to showcase important and clinically relevant aspects of the new research, as well as to discuss the impediments that may need to be overcome during the translation to patient care.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.844

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	64

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6270

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1097

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• Elastin in Large Artery Stiffness and Hypertension

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Jessica E., Robert P.

• Role of Inflammation and Its Mediators in Acute Ischemic Stroke

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Rong, Lin, Shihao, Anil, Guohong

• MicroRNA-21 in Cardiovascular Disease

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Yunhui, Chunxiang

• Mitochondrial Pruning by Nix and BNip3: An Essential Function for Cardiac-Expressed Death Factors

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Gerald W.

• Electrical Stimulation Promotes Maturation of Cardiomyocytes Derived from Human Embryonic Stem Cells

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Yau-Chi, Sherwin, Yee-Ki, Kwong-Man, Jiao, Zi, Chung-Wah, Steve K. W., Hung-Fat

• Gender Differences in Hypertension

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Juan-Juan, Zheng, Juan, Lin-Xi, Jiu-Chang

• Hybrid Gel Composed of Native Heart Matrix and Collagen Induces Cardiac Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells without Supplemental Growth Factors

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Yi, Zen, John, Leo Q., Donald O., Gordana

• Injectable Materials for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure: The Promise of Decellularized Matrices

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Jennifer M., Karen L.

• Arterial Stiffness: Basic Concepts and Measurement Techniques

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Julio A.

• Autophagy Induced by Ischemic Preconditioning is Essential for Cardioprotection

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Chengqun, Smadar, Cynthia N., Wayne, Zoltan, Robert M., Roberta A.

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