About the Journal
The primary aim of the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is to provide a medium for the publication of high-quality original scientific reports documenting progress in cardiac and thoracic surgery. The journal publishes reports of significant clinical and experimental advances related to surgery of the heart, the great vessels and the chest. The European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is an international journal and accepts submissions from all regions. The journal is supported by a number of leading European societies.
The European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery publishes:
- Original Articles
- Reviews
- Surgical Techniques
- Case Reports
- Images in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Letters to the Editor
Papers are submitted to peer review by members of the Editorial and Advisory Board and by other invited reviewers. Selected papers from the annual meetings of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons are published in the journal.
| Year | Impact Factor | Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems | Respiratory System | Surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.3 | 60 out of 222 | 32 out of 101 | 38 out of 292 |
| 2022 | 3.4 | 63 out of 142 | 33 out of 65 | 39 out of 212 |
| 2021 | 4.534 | 56 out of 143 | 27 out of 65 | 33 out of 211 |
| 2020 | 4.191 | 55 out of 141 | 21 out of 64 | 39 out of 212 |
| 2019 | 3.486 | 51 out of 138 | 21 out of 64 | 35 out of 210 |
| 2018 | 3.847 | 46 out of 136 | 19 out of 63 | 24 out of 203 |
| 2017 | 3.504 | 46 out of 128 | 18 out of 59 | 29 out of 200 |
| 2016 | 3.759 | 40 out of 126 | 15 out of 59 | 24 out of 197 |
| 2015 | 2.803 | 50 out of 124 | 24 out of 58 | 43 out of 200 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports (Source Clarivate, 2024), published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by the Web of Science Group.
EJCTS is a member of and complies with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Member Access
If you are a member European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery or European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, you receive online access to European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Find out more here.
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