Perfusion (United Kingdom)

Aims & Scope

Perfusion is an ISI-ranked, peer-reviewed scholarly journal, which provides current information on all aspects of perfusion, oxygenation and biocompatibility and their use in modern cardiac surgery.

The journal is at the forefront of international research and development and presents an appropriately multidisciplinary approach to perfusion science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.403

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13720

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	702

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Nursing and Social Sciences, 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.

• Inflammatory cytokine inhibition of erythropoiesis in patients implanted with a mechanical circulatory assist device

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Christopher N, Douglas F

• Research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods and choice based on the research

  Citation: 169

  Authors: K, S

• A successful modification of ultrafiltration for cardiopulmonary bypass in children

  Citation: 153

  Authors: SK, A., MJ

• Left ventricular unloading during veno-arterial ECMO: a review of percutaneous and surgical unloading interventions

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Dirk W., Daniel, José P.S., Michael

• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in acute massive pulmonary embolism: a systematic review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: HO, V, A

• Systemic inflammation and cardiac surgery: an update

  Citation: 130

  Authors: George

• Safe time limits of aortic cross-clamping and cardiopulmonary bypass in adult cardiac surgery

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Juha, Fausto, Jan-Ola, Timo, Pertti, Pekka, Markku, Matti

• Red blood cell transfusion volume and mortality among patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

  Citation: 119

  Authors: AH, DC, BC, JB

• A retrospective study on perfusion incidents and safety devices

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Brian L, Alfred, Eric, See, Tom

• Impact of cardiopulmonary bypass management on postcardiac surgery renal function

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Uwe M, Wilko K, R David, Hans J, Steven J, Uwe

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