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JAMA Cardiology is the cardiovascular medicine journal of the JAMA Network, published by the American Medical Association (AMA). Researchers searching the name usually want to confirm what the journal is before citing it, or what it expects before submitting to it. This page is a fact sheet drawn from the journal’s own pages and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Catalog, checked on 2026-11-07. It is not medical advice and not a ranking or quality verdict.
What JAMA Cardiology is
JAMA Cardiology is an international, peer-reviewed journal for “clinical investigators, clinicians, and trainees in cardiovascular medicine worldwide,” according to its about page. It sits in the family of specialty titles alongside JAMA Neurology, JAMA Surgery and JAMA Pediatrics. For how the network as a whole handles review, see Is the JAMA Network peer reviewed?
| Item | What the sources state | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | American Medical Association, as part of the JAMA Network | Journal about page |
| Start year | 2016 | NLM Catalog |
| ISSN | 2380-6583 (print), 2380-6591 (online) | Journal about page; NLM Catalog |
| Publication pattern | Published online weekly on Wednesdays; 12 issues a year | Journal about page |
| Indexing | Currently indexed for MEDLINE; all published research articles are deposited in PubMed Central | NLM Catalog; journal about page |
| Editor in chief | Barbara Casadei, MD, DPhil, Head of the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London | Journal about page |
The NLM Catalog lists the frequency as monthly, while the publisher describes weekly online publication gathered into 12 issues a year. Use the publisher’s wording when describing how the journal is released.
Scope and who runs it
The journal states that it covers traditional cardiovascular medicine, evolving cardiovascular science and evidence-based health policy, and that health equity is a leading editorial priority. Articles are published online first. Authors of eligible research articles can pay for immediate open access on the day of publication, and the journal participates in HINARI access for developing countries. The about page states an impact factor of 15.2 but does not attach a year to it, so cite the figure only alongside the Journal Citation Reports release you check yourself. The page lists no article processing charge amount; the author instructions are the place to confirm any fee before submitting. For what the metric does and does not measure, read how the journal impact factor is calculated.
How to find what you need on the journal site
The journal’s pages sit under jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology. The steps below use only the pages named in this article.
- Open the journal’s About page for publisher, scope, frequency, ISSNs and the editor in chief.
- Open Instructions for Authors for article types, word limits and reporting-guideline requirements.
- Use the journal’s issue and topic listings to browse published work.
- To cite or check indexing, look up “JAMA Cardiol” in the NLM Catalog.
- Submission is made online through the journal’s manuscript system at manuscripts.jamacardio.com, per the author instructions.
Article types and limits that matter before you submit
The instructions for authors set different limits by article type. The two below are the ones stated in the portion of the instructions checked on 2026-11-07; limits for other types, including the Brief Report that many searchers ask about, should be read directly from the current instructions.
| Article type | Stated requirements |
|---|---|
| Original Investigation | 3,000 words of text; up to 5 tables and figures; structured abstract; three Key Points; Data Sharing Statement; study type and the relevant EQUATOR reporting guideline named |
| Research Letter | 800 words; up to 10 references; up to 2 small tables or figures; no abstract and no Key Points |
Manuscripts are submitted as Word files, not PDF, with a cover letter. The instructions point authors to the reporting guideline matching the design: CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA/MOOSE, STARD/TRIPOD, CHEERS, SQUIRE, SRQR/COREQ, AAPOR and TREND. For the network-wide process, see JAMA journal submission.
Strengths and limits as a reference
- Strength: the journal states its publisher, ISSNs, scope and editor in chief openly, and the NLM Catalog confirms MEDLINE indexing and the 2016 start year, so the basic bibliographic facts can be checked in two independent places.
- Strength: research articles are deposited in PubMed Central, which helps readers reach the full text.
- Limit: the about page gives an impact factor without a year, and a single journal-level number says nothing about an individual article.
- Limit: the about page states no fee amount for open access, so budgeting needs the author instructions or the journal office.
Related JAMA Network journals
| Journal | CASRAI guide |
|---|---|
| JAMA Neurology | JAMA Neurology guide |
| JAMA Surgery | JAMA Surgery guide |
| JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Pediatrics guide |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the JAMA Cardiology editor in chief?
The journal’s about page names Barbara Casadei, MD, DPhil, Head of the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London (checked 2026-11-07).
What is the JAMA Cardiology impact factor?
The journal’s about page states 15.2 without giving the reporting year. Confirm the current value in Journal Citation Reports, and see the impact factor guide above for how it is calculated.
How do I submit to JAMA Cardiology?
Submit online through the manuscript system linked in the instructions for authors (manuscripts.jamacardio.com), as a Word file with a cover letter, following the article-type limits and reporting guideline for your design.
Is there a JAMA Cardiology APC?
Authors of eligible research articles can pay for immediate open access on publication day, but the about page gives no amount. Check the instructions for authors for current charges.
Is JAMA Cardiology indexed in MEDLINE and PubMed Central?
The NLM Catalog lists it as currently indexed for MEDLINE, and the journal states that all published research articles are deposited in PubMed Central.
