Complications of Cardiac Procedures in Cardiology Case Reports
Overview
Cardiac procedures, including interventional, surgical, and device-based therapies, have significantly improved patient outcomes. However, these procedures are not without risks and may lead to a wide range of complications requiring timely diagnosis and management.
The Complications of Cardiac Procedures in Cardiology Case Reports section of our journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality case reports that highlight procedural complications, their mechanisms, and effective management strategies in real-world clinical practice.
Scope of the Section
We welcome submissions covering various complications associated with cardiac procedures, including:
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Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) complications
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Coronary perforation, dissection, and thrombosis
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Stent-related complications (restenosis, thrombosis)
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Vascular access site complications
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Cardiac surgery-related complications
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Device-related complications (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT)
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Structural intervention complications (TAVR, MitraClip)
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Procedure-induced arrhythmias
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Embolic and thrombotic events
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Hemodynamic instability and cardiogenic shock
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Rare and unexpected procedural complications
Importance of Reporting Procedural Complications
Understanding complications is critical to improving patient safety and procedural outcomes.
Publishing such case reports:
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Enhances awareness among clinicians
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Supports early detection and timely management
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Improves procedural techniques and planning
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Contributes to safer and more effective cardiology practice
Clinical Significance
Case reports focusing on procedural complications provide valuable insights into:
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Mechanisms and risk factors
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Prevention strategies
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Step-by-step management approaches
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Short- and long-term outcomes
These reports are essential for continuous learning and advancing interventional and clinical cardiology.
Why Publish With Us
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Rapid peer-review process
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Global visibility and indexing support
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Focused cardiology audience
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High-quality editorial standards
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Open access availability
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DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assigned to every published article for permanent accessibility and reliable citation tracking
Submission Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to submit well-structured case reports including:
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Abstract
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Clinical presentation
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Procedural details
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Description of complication
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Management and outcomes
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Discussion with literature review
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Conclusion with key learning points
Manuscript Submission
Authors are requested to submit their manuscript by using Online Manuscript Submission Portal: https://www.casereportsincardiology.org/submit.html (or) also invited to submit through the Journal E-mail Id: editor@casereportsincardiology.org.
