Aims & Scope
The Heart Surgery Forum (HSF) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing clinical and translational research in cardiac surgery. HSF provides a platform for disseminating scientific knowledge and clinical experience in the treatment of cardiac disease, aiming to advance understanding and practice in heart surgery and related disciplines.
The scope of HSF covers broad areas of cardiac surgical science and practice, including adult cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, heart and lung transplantation, cardiovascular interventional surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and perioperative management, as well as multidisciplinary fields related to cardiac surgery such as imaging, anesthesiology, perfusion, radiology, pharmacology, critical care, and nursing.
HSF publishes original articles, review papers, systematic reviews, case reports, surgical techniques, opinions, editorials, and other type articles. The journal also offers educational content and visual learning materials to enhance understanding and engagement among professionals. HSF is committed to improving communication and advancing cardiac surgery practices worldwide by promoting collaboration between cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Adult Cardiac Surgery
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Valvular Surgery
- Aortic and Great Vessel Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Interventional Cardiology and Hybrid Procedures
- Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Perfusion Technology
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Perioperative and Critical Care
- Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostics
- Surgical Innovation and Techniques
- Translational and Experimental Research
- Cardiothoracic Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Cardio Surgical Education, Training, and Simulation
- Outcomes Research and Quality Improvement