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US Cardiology
Established: August 2004 Current Edition: Volume 5, Issue 1
Formerly US Cardiovascular Disease
Aims and Scope
• US Cardiology enables time-pressured physicians to stay abreast of key advances and opinion in cardiovascular practice in the US.
• US Cardiology comprises balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities, addressing the most important and salient developments
in the field of cardiology.
• US Cardiology endeavors to support physicians, clinicians, and leading industry professionals in continuously developing their knowledge, effectiveness,
and productivity. The editorial policy has been designed to encourage discussion among this peer group.
• Comprehensive bibliographies for each article mean that US Cardiology is an informative and valuable reference tool for use throughout the year.
Structure and Format
• US Cardiology is a bi-annual journal comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions, and original research.
• The structure of each edition of the publication comprises section categories determined by the Editor. The degree of coverage assigned to each
category is the decision of the Editor, and in part reflects the views of the Advisory Panel.
• Articles are fully referenced, providing a comprehensive review of existing knowledge and opinion.
• Each edition of US Cardiology is also replicated in full online at
www.touchbriefings.com
Editorial Expertise
US Cardiology is supported by various levels of expertise:
• Guidance from an Advisory Panel consisting of leading authorities from a variety of cardiovascular disciplines.
• Invited contributors are recognized authorities from their respective fields.
• Peer review—conducted by experts appointed for their experience and knowledge of a specific topic.
• An experienced team of Editors and Technical Editors.
Peer Review
• On submission, all articles are assessed by the Editor to determine their suitability for inclusion and appropriateness for peer review.
• The Editor, following consultation with either a member of the Advisory Panel or the author, identifies appropriate reviewers, who are selected on the
basis of their specialist knowledge in the relevant area.
• Following review, papers are either accepted without modification or returned to the author to incorporate required changes. The Editor reserves the
right to accept or reject any proposed amendments.
Submissions and Instructions to Authors
• Contributors are identified and invited by the Editor with the support of the Technical Editors and guidance from the Advisory Panel.
• Following acceptance of an invitation, the author and Editor formalize the working title and scope of the article.
• Subsequently, the Editor provides an ‘Instruction to Authors’ document and additional submission details.
• The Editor is always keen to hear from leading authorities wishing to discuss potential submissions, and will give due consideration to any proposals.
Please contact the Editor for further details. The ‘Instruction to Authors’ information is available for download at
www.touchbriefings.com
Reprints
All articles included in US Cardiology are available as reprints (minimum order 1,000).
Please contact Tim Green at
tim.green@touchbriefings.com or T: +44 (0) 207 452 5023.
Distribution and Readership
• US Cardiology is distributed bi-annually through controlled circulation to senior related professionals in the cardiovascular field in the US.
• US Cardiology is audited by BPA Worldwide.
Copyright and Permission
Touch Briefings, a Touch Group plc company, is the sole owner of all articles and other materials that appear in US Cardiology, unless otherwise stated.
Permission to reproduce an article, either in full or in part, should be sought from the publication’s Editor.
www.touchbriefings.com
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www.touchbriefings.com provides clinicians and other industry professionals with a free resource of thousands of articles from approximately 50 annual
and bi-annual publications, spanning 22 healthcare specialties.
• Available online at
www.touchbriefings.com is US Cardiology’s sister publication, European Cardiology.
About Touch Briefings
Touch Briefings publishes a rich and diverse portfolio of fully referenced review journals across the clinical and pharmaceutical arenas. Through this
portfolio of approximately 50 print publications and dedicated industry websites, Touch Briefings aims to assist in the education and practice of healthcare
and pharmaceutical professionals. ■
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