Open Heart
Indexed in MEDLINE (PubMed). Fully open access. Published by BMJ for the British Cardiovascular Society.
Open Heart publishes research across cardiovascular medicine, including small and specialist studies, study protocols, early-phase trials and evidence syntheses. It also welcomes discussion of controversial cardiology topics and publishes continuously online with open access. The journal is co-owned by the British Cardiovascular Society and BMJ.
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- 4,000
- Abstract
- 300
- Figures & tables
- 5
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- Systematic review
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- 4,000
- Abstract
- 300
- Figures & tables
- 5
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- Protocol
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- 4,000
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- Viewpoint
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- 2,500
- Abstract
- 300
- Figures & tables
- 3
- References
- 30
- Editorial and Review
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- Supplements
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Fees exclude VAT for UK and EU authors; there are no submission, colour or page charges. Protocols and viewpoints cost £1,240. Authors who reviewed for the journal receive 25% off if they submit within a year; discounts cannot be combined. Full waivers apply when all authors are based in low-income countries, and institutional agreements may cover or reduce the fee; request waivers or discounts at initial submission.
Frequently asked
- Is Open Heart indexed in PubMed?
- Yes. Open Heart is indexed in MEDLINE, so its articles are in PubMed with a PMID.
- How much does it cost to publish in Open Heart?
- The article processing charge is £2,460.
- Does Open Heart accept case reports?
- No. Open Heart does not publish case reports.
- How long does Open Heart take to decide?
- About 45 days from submission to first decision.
- What is the acceptance rate of Open Heart?
- Open Heart states that it accepts 32% of submissions.
- What kind of peer review does Open Heart use?
- Single-blind peer review.
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