Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Aims & Scope

The Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.

The journal considers manuscripts in the form of case reports, medical images, and editorials that address any aspect of cardiovascular medicine.

It does not accept unsolicited reviews or original research.

Case reports must be novel and contribute significant findings to the adult cardiovascular field (we are not currently accepting pediatric cases).

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Hypothyroidism and the Heart

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Maja, Raul Herrera, Bhargavi, Laila, Abhishek

• Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Shruti, Steven

• Genetics of Long QT Syndrome

  Citation: 157

  Authors: David J., Michael J.

• Hypothyroidism and the Heart

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Patricia Mejia, Maja, Morali D.

• The Benefits of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programs and Their Application in Cardiothoracic Surgery<sup>CME</sup>

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Jessica K, Karanbir, Razvan, Edward, Min P.

• Brugada Syndrome

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Ramon, Oscar, Georgia, Josep, Pedro

• Epicardial Fat in the Maintenance of Cardiovascular Health

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Yang, Aijun, Dale J., Tuo

• Heart Failure in Women

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Biykem, Shaden

• Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Meagan M., Adolph M., Rory B.

• Surgical Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Michael M.