Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases publishes original papers on basic and clinical science related to the fields of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases.

The Journal also features review articles, controversies, methods and technical notes, selected case reports and other original articles of special nature.

Its editorial mission is to focus on prevention and repair of cerebrovascular disease.

Clinical papers emphasize medical and surgical aspects of stroke, clinical trials and design, epidemiology, stroke care delivery systems and outcomes, imaging sciences and rehabilitation of stroke.

The Journal will be of special interest to specialists involved in caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease, including neurologists, neurosurgeons and cardiologists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8266

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3319

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.688

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	85

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• The influence of gender and age on disability following ischemic stroke: the Framingham study

  Citation: 553

  Authors: Margaret, Alexa, Carlos S, Amy, Ralph B, Philip A

• Is stroke the most common cause of disability?

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Joy, Andy, Shah

• Cilostazol stroke prevention study: A placebo-controlled double-blind trial for secondary prevention of cerebral infarction

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Fumio, Hideo, Shunsaku, Akiro, Yasuo, Eiichi, Yukito, Eiichi, Tamotsu, Tohru, Takenori, Katsuya, Yasuo

• Impact of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases on mortality and severity of COVID-19–systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Raymond, Ian, Michael Anthonius, Eka Julianta, Julius

• Tele-Rehabilitation after Stroke: An Updated Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Fred S., Uladzislau, Ohene K., Bruce

• International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) of neurosurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling in 2143 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: A randomized trial

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Andrew, Richard

• Machine Learning for Brain Stroke: A Review

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Manisha Sanjay, Eduardo, Joana

• The Impact of Mild Stroke on Meaningful Activity and Life Satisfaction

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Dorothy F., Michele, Carolyn, Alexander W.

• Falling stroke rates during COVID-19 pandemic at a comprehensive stroke center

  Citation: 201

  Authors: J.E., M.E., L., A., T.G.

• Oropharyngeal Dysphagia after Stroke: Incidence, Diagnosis, and Clinical Predictors in Patients Admitted to a Neurorehabilitation Unit

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Paolo, Caterina, Rosanna, Marco, Francesco, Alberto, Claudio, Lucia

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