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Critical Pathways in Cardiology

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. · United States · Est. 2002

ISSN1535-2811

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.307

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SNIP

0.26

Total Works

926

Total Citations

7,807

2yr Mean Citedness

0.59

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Critical Pathways in Cardiology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular diseases. Recent articles investigate myocardial infarction subtypes, revascularization strategies, risk stratification tools, and the efficacy of various medical and interventional therapies. The journal also covers conditions such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and venous thromboembolism, often employing meta-analyses and observational studies to evaluate clinical outcomes and treatment effectiveness.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

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SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2002

Annual Volume~ 32 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications926

Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1535-2811

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Acute Myocardial Infarction ResearchCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesAntiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular DiseasesVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementCardiac Health and Mental HealthCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes