Journal of Vascular Access

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Vascular Access (JVA) is issued six times per year; it considers the publication of original manuscripts dealing with clinical and laboratory investigations in the fast growing field of vascular access.

In addition reviews, case reports and clinical trials are welcome, as well as papers dedicated to more practical aspects covering new devices and techniques.

All contributions, coming from all over the world, undergo the peer-review process.

The Journal of Vascular Access is divided into independent sections, each led by Editors of the highest scientific level: • Dialysis • Oncology • Interventional radiology • Nutrition • Nursing • Intensive care Correspondence related to published papers is also welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.580

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	51

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10016

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1449

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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.

• Rapid Central Vein Assessment (RaCeVA): A systematic, standardized approach for ultrasound assessment before central venous catheterization

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Timothy R, Mauro

• Understanding the Dialysis access Steal Syndrome. A Review of the Etiologies, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment Strategies

  Citation: 149

  Authors: J., V., Z., E., M., P., I., B., D., M.

• Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Venous Access: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Lori A, Uwe, Carol, Isaac J, Srikar

• Arteriovenous Fistulae vs. Arteriovenous Grafts: A Retrospective Review of 1,700 Consecutive Vascular access Cases

  Citation: 128

  Authors: A.F, E., E., C., J., A.

• The Electrocardiographic Method for Positioning the Tip of Central Venous Catheters

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Mauro, Antonio, Giancarlo

• European recommendations on the proper indication and use of peripheral venous access devices (the ERPIUP consensus): A WoCoVA project

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Mauro, Ton, Giancarlo, Peter, Evangelos, Gloria, Massimo, Godelieve Alice, Liz, Christian, Sheila, Sergio, Jackie, Fulvio, Gilda

• Peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications in cancer patients: a prospective study of over 50,000 catheter days

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Junren, Wei, Wenyan, Ruibin, Hailong, Enling, Qingxia, Fang, Jinhua, Yuanjuan, Cheng, Xinchuan, Aiyun, Wanli

• Prosthetic Arteriovenous Grafts for Hemodialysis

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Jacob A.

• Complications and management of long-term central venous access catheters and ports

  Citation: 105

  Authors: B., T., H.F., M.

• The SIP protocol update: Eight strategies, incorporating Rapid Peripheral Vein Assessment (RaPeVA), to minimize complications associated with peripherally inserted central catheter insertion

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Fabrizio, Mauro, Timothy R, Robert B

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