Journal of Echocardiography

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Echocardiography, the official journal of the Japanese Society of Echocardiography, publishes work that contributes to progress in the field and articles in clinical research as well, seeking to develop a new focus and new perspectives for all who are concerned with this discipline.

The journal welcomes original investigations, review articles, letters to the editor, editorials, and case image in cardiovascular ultrasound, which will be reviewed by the editorial board.

The Journal of Echocardiography provides the best of up-to-date information from around the world, presenting readers with high-impact, original work focusing on pivotal issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11677

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	173

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.496

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	21

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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.

• Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular systolic function

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Lars Gunnar, Thor

• The analysis of mitral annular disjunction detected by echocardiography and comparison with previously reported pathological data

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Toshiko, Tomoko, Naoko, Hitomi, Toshiaki, Yoko, Junichi, Takeshi, Kitae, Shuichiro, Yutaka

• Multimodality imaging in takotsubo syndrome: a joint consensus document of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and the Japanese Society of Echocardiography (JSE)

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Rodolfo, Hiroyuki, Jelena R, Chisato, Patrick, Masaki, Dana, Shuichiro, Ingo, Nobuyuki, Yukari, Christian, Victoria, Satoshi, Bogdan A

• Efficacy of echocardiography for differential diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy: special focus on speckle-tracking longitudinal strain

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Hidekazu

• Steps to use artificial intelligence in echocardiography

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Kenya

• Clinical implications of left atrial function assessed by speckle tracking echocardiography

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Satoshi, Atsuko, Tetsuji

• Evaluation of right atrial function using right atrial speckle tracking analysis in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Konomi, Yoichiro, Aoi, Toshinori, Kenichi, Toru, Hideaki

• Evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: state of the art after 35 years with Doppler assessment

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Otto A.

• Accuracy and limitations of vector flow mapping: left ventricular phantom validation using stereo particle image velocimetory

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Rei, Tomohiko, Ken-ichi, Kunio, Takashi, Tomohide

• Current clinical applications of speckle tracking echocardiography for assessment of left atrial function

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Satoshi

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