Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia (ACA) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of cardiac anaesthesia. It serves as a vital resource for anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, and surgeons involved in the perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and guidelines that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in cardiac anaesthesia.

Scope and Focus[edit | edit source]

The primary focus of the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia is on the anaesthetic management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, and congenital heart disease surgeries. It also covers topics related to cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial protection, postoperative care, and the management of complications associated with cardiac surgeries.

Article Types[edit | edit source]

Original Research Articles: These articles present new research findings in the field of cardiac anaesthesia that have not been published elsewhere.
Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of specific topics within cardiac anaesthesia, summarizing current knowledge and identifying areas for future research.
Case Reports: Detailed reports of unique or interesting cases encountered in the practice of cardiac anaesthesia, highlighting diagnostic, therapeutic, or management challenges.
Guidelines and Consensus Statements: Recommendations and consensus statements from expert panels on best practices in cardiac anaesthesia.

Editorial Process[edit | edit source]

The editorial process of the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia involves a rigorous peer-review system to ensure the quality and integrity of the published content. Manuscripts submitted to the journal are initially screened by the editorial team for relevance and compliance with submission guidelines. Suitable manuscripts are then subjected to a double-blind peer review by experts in the field, who evaluate the manuscript for scientific accuracy, novelty, and significance.

Indexing and Abstracting[edit | edit source]

The Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia is indexed and abstracted in several major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index Expanded. This ensures that articles published in the journal are easily accessible to researchers and practitioners worldwide.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

The journal offers an open access option, allowing authors to make their articles freely available to anyone worldwide. This promotes wider dissemination of information and facilitates access to the latest research findings in the field of cardiac anaesthesia.