Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Aims & Scope

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon publishes articles of the highest standard from internationally recognized thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, physiologists, and pathologists.

This journal is an essential resource for anyone working in this field.

Original articles, short communications, reviews and important meeting announcements keep you abreast of key clinical advances, as well as providing the theoretical background of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Case reports are published in our Open Access companion journal The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.449

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12669

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	483

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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, 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.

• Extensive Aortic Replacement using “Elephant Trunk” Prosthesis

  Citation: 527

  Authors: H., G., D.

• Left Ventricular Aneurysm: A New Surgical Approach

  Citation: 391

  Authors: V., M., P., M., F.

• Myocardial Protection

  Citation: 271

  Authors: H.

• Mediastinitis and Cardiac Surgery - an Updated Risk Factor Analysis in 10,373 Consecutive Adult Patients

  Citation: 205

  Authors: J. F., M. J., C., M., N., T., B., D. V., F. W., A.

• Primary Cardiac Tumors - French Studies of 533 Cases

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Ph.

• Primary Cardiac Tumors: Experience at the University of Minnesota

  Citation: 152

  Authors: J., J., H.

• Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Therapy of Primary Sarcomas of the Pulmonary Artery

  Citation: 147

  Authors: I., A., M., E., P., W.

• The Natural History of Isolated Congenital Pulmonary Valve Incompetence: Surgical Implications

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Y., E., J.

• CABG and Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation after Myocardial Infarction

  Citation: 120

  Authors: C., H.-D., B., M., C., C. A., M., G.

• Oesophageal Perforations in Iceland: a Whole Population Study on Incidence, Aetiology and Surgical Outcome

  Citation: 120

  Authors: H., S., H., A., T.

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