What is the Impact Factor of Cardiology in Review?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Cardiology in Review is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Cardiology in Review indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Cardiology in Review is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.474 (Q3) and an H-index of 70.

Who publishes Cardiology in Review and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Cardiology in Review is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,988 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Cardiology in Review?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Cardiology in Review is "CARDIOL REV" with common acronym "cir". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q3SCImago #12,476Top JournalReview JournalHybrid

Cardiology in Review

Acronym:cir

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Abbreviation (ISO):CARDIOL REV

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Identifier (ISSN):1061-5377(Print)/1538-4683(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Cardiology in Review

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.474

#12,476

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

70 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

49articles/year

6.45% Gold OA•2.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The mission of Cardiology in Review is to publish reviews on topics of current interest in cardiology that will foster increased understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical course, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Articles of the highest quality are written by authorities in the field and published promptly in a readable format with visual appeal

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98%Internal medicine88.3%Cardiology74.4%Biology57.3%Psychology39.7%Pathology38.3%Surgery36.7%Psychiatry36.1%Intensive care medicine33.8%Radiology30.3%Endocrinology30.1%Chemistry26.2%Biochemistry22.3%

Primary Research Areas

Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Rank86/237

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Rank143/237

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCRSCIE	86/237	Q2
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCISCIE	143/237	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year315

Total Citations57

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year309

Total Citations471

2024

IF2

Articles / Year210

Total Citations556

2023

IF2.1

Articles / Year115

Total Citations518

2022

IF3.109

Articles / Year80

Total Citations765

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	315	57
2025	2.3	309	471
2024	2	210	556
2023	2.1	115	518
2022	3.109	80	765
2021	2.644	55	421
2020	—	91	1,298
2019	1.552	39	742
2018	1.951	61	1,160
2017	—	47	980
2016	—	40	915
2015	—	46	844

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #12,476Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.474

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.52

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,988 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations444

3-Year Documents271

Citable Documents258

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate32.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ3

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Cardiology in Review (acronym: cir, abbr: CARDIOL REV, ISSN: 1061-5377) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1993. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.474 (Q3), an H-index of 70.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 49 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,988 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.