Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal accepts articles in various formats, including case reports, case series, clinical images, research articles, editorials, and reviews related to cardiology. Manuscripts that meet the broad criteria of relevance and scientific excellence are welcome for submission.
Authors are requested to submit their manuscript via the Online Manuscript Submission Portal or by email to the journal at editor@casereportsincardiology.org.
Manuscript Preparation Process for Publication
Step 1: Upon submission, the author will receive an email confirming receipt of the manuscript, along with a tracking number to monitor the processing status online.
Step 2: The manuscript will be checked and organized according to the journal's format, which includes sections such as Title Page, Affiliation, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, and Figures. If sections are missing, authors will be asked to complete the manuscript before proceeding.
Step 3: The manuscript is checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. The journal accepts manuscripts with a similarity index of less than 10% (excluding references and standard phrases). Submissions exceeding this limit may be returned to authors for revision.
Step 4: The manuscript undergoes a double-blinded peer review process, where reviewers evaluate it based on merit, methodology, originality, and contribution to the field. Feedback and revision suggestions are provided, and authors may need to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
Step 5: If accepted, authors will be informed within 5 to 10 days of the decision.
Step 6: After acceptance, authors are required to pay the standard article processing charges.
Step 7: Once finalized, the manuscript is published, making the research available to the scientific community.
Article Processing Charge (APC):
The APC for publishing Case Reports, Case Series, Image Articles, and similar submissions is USD 590.
There are no submission fees - payment is required only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.
This APC covers editorial handling, peer review management, copyediting, proofreading, DOI assignment, online hosting, and long-term archiving.
Article Preparation Guidelines
When submitting a manuscript to Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal, authors must confirm that the work:
Has not been published previously.
Is not under consideration by another publication.
Has been approved by all co-authors and relevant institutional authorities.
The publisher assumes no legal responsibility for compensation claims regarding published content.
Scope of Submissions
Manuscripts must be relevant to cardiology and related subspecialties, including but not limited to: diagnosis, therapy, interventional procedures, cardiac surgery, patient management, and medical education.
Manuscript Formatting
Title Page
Title: Should be concise, specific, and informative.
Author Information: Include full names, institutional affiliations (department, institution, city, country), and a clearly designated corresponding author with complete contact details (postal address, telephone number, and email).
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Pagination
Number all pages consecutively, including the title page, abstract, references, figure legends, and tables.
Cardiology Images / Clinical Illustrations
Submissions in this section may include clinical photographs, radiologic images, pathology slides, diagnostic tracings, or other relevant visuals. Please adhere to the following:
Word Limit: Description should not exceed 300 words.
Image Limit: No more than five images per submission.
References: Up to three references may be cited, although they are generally optional.
File Formats: Acceptable formats include DOC, TIFF, PNG, and JPEG. Max file size: 5 MB per image.
Copyright: For previously published images, obtain written permission from the copyright holder and provide appropriate credit.
Modifications: The journal reserves the right to edit images (e.g., cropping, resizing) to fit publication standards.
Author Info: Include full author names, affiliations, and contact details for the corresponding author.
Article Requirements for Case Reports and Case Series
Definitions
Case Report: A detailed presentation of a single patient, focusing on a rare diagnosis, treatment response, or presentation.
Case Series: A report on two or more patients who share a common diagnosis, treatment, or outcome.
Case Report Structure
Title
Specific and informative, highlighting the diagnostic or therapeutic focus of the case.
Abstract (150–250 words)
A structured summary including background, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
Keywords
Include 4–6 keywords to facilitate indexing and searchability.
Introduction
Brief background with relevant literature. Ends with an explanation of the case’s significance.
Case Presentation
Detailed clinical narrative including:
Patient Information – Age, gender, ethnicity, medical history
Clinical Findings – Symptoms and physical examination
Diagnostic Evaluation – Tests performed and results
Differential Diagnosis – Alternative diagnoses considered
Treatment Plan – Management steps and rationale
Follow-up and Outcomes – Patient progress and long-term results
Discussion
Interprets the case findings in context of existing literature. Discuss clinical implications and educational value.
Conclusion
Summarize key lessons and clinical recommendations.
Acknowledgements
List contributors and funding sources.
Figures and Tables
Figures: Label sequentially using Arabic numerals (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2). Acceptable formats: DOC, TIFF, PNG, JPEG.
Tables: Number consecutively. Each table should include a concise title and be understandable without reference to the text.
References
Only cite published or accepted (in-press) works. Do not cite submitted manuscripts, abstracts, or unpublished data.
Personal communications must be supported by a letter of permission from the source.
Reference citations should be numbered consecutively in the text using brackets (e.g., [1], [2], [3]). For multiple citations, separate with commas; use a hyphen for ranges (e.g., [1,3-5]).
All figure captions and tables should be placed at the end of the manuscript, after the references.
Reference Style (Vancouver Style)
Journal Articles
Author(s). Title of the article. Journal Name. Year; Volume(Issue): Pages.
Example:
Mavrogeni S, Markussis V, Bratis K, et al. Hyperthyroidism induced autoimmune myocarditis: Evaluation by cardiovascular magnetic resonance and endomyocardial biopsy. Int J Cardiol. 2012;158(2):166-168.
Note: Include the first three authors followed by “et al.” if there are more than three.