5. Controversies in Cardiovascular Medicine:

Controversial topics in the practice of cardiovascular medicine will be presented in this series. Opposite viewpoints will be presented in tandem, with rebuttal responses by both authors included if possible.

6. How to do it:

A detailed illustrated description of a useful technique or procedure.

7. New Drugs and Technologies:

Reviews published in this series will focus on drug therapies, technologies, and therapeutic strategies relevant to the practice of contemporary cardiovascular medicine. Newly approved therapies will be highlighted, in particular, in this series.

8. Current Perspective:

A personal view on any aspect of cardiovascular health of general interest to physician.

9. Cardiovascular Images:

A short summary of the case followed by good quality illustrations (ECG, Homodynamic tracings, chest X-ray, angiograms, etc.)

10. Recent Trial Highlights:

These should provide a short summary of important articles published elsewhere in the reviewer's (not the author's) words followed by comments. A slide format is suggested. A copy of the paper discussed should accompany the selected summary.

11. Year in a subspecialty:

Invited/commissioned articles describing the recent studies/advances in a subspecialty it cardiology.

12. letter-to-the-editor:

Letters-to-the-Editor that pertain directly to an article published in the journal within the preceding 12 weeks will be considered for publication either in print or online. A letter must not exceed 500 words in length and must be limited to 3 authors and 5 references. They should not have tables or figures. Authors of the original article cited in the letter will be invited to reply.

13. Evidence based Consult:

An Internet search of a common clinical problem.

14. Legal Issues:

By a legal expert.

15. Health Policy:

By a health policy maker or a dignitary on health issues.

16. Editorials:

The editors will solicit all editorials. Instructions pertaining to the writing of an editorial will be included with the request from the Editorial Office. These should be brief, substantiated commentary on special subjects limited to 2000 words (including references and tables).

17. Book Reviews:

Reviews of selected books in cardiovascular medicine and surgery, including books that present innovative concepts, books that describe state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic methods or important advances, and text-books will be reviewed in this section. Unsolicited book reviews will be considered for publication. In addition, authors or publishers may submit books, as well as a list of suggested reviewers, to the Editorial Office at the address noted below.

18. Calendar of conferences:

Information regarding important meetings and courses will be published in each issue. Course directors/organizers are advised to send full information about educational events to the Editor. Post conference a 3-4 pages summary may be sent for inclusion highlighting the conference.

19. Obituary:

Please submit suggestions within 4 weeks of an individuals death via e-mail.

20. General Education:

On Body, Mind or Soul including profiles of Mentors from all fields.

21. Filler Photograph:

are unsolicited photographs, unrelated to the content of the Journal, that are published as space allows. There are no restrictions on subject matter, but we generally do not publish photographs of recognizable people. Actual photographs at least 5 by 7 inches but no larges than 8 by 10 inches should be submitted for review and color match purpose. If a photograph was taken with a digital camera please include an electronic file (.eps, .tif, or .jpg at 266 dpi or higher). Photographs cannot be returned.
The categories number 3-5,9,10,12-16 are usually commissioned and or solicited, but unsolicited one-page outlines or complete manuscripts for each of these subsets addressed to the Editor are welcome.

Protocol Review: -

Those clinical/multicenter trials, which are pre-approved by a "Protocol Approval Committee" and registered with Indian Heart Journal will receive priority handling when completed and all effort will be made to publish them quickly after the mandatory peer-review process.

Preparation of Manuscripts: -

The primary aim of the journal is advancement of cardiac science and education. Therefore manuscripts should be written so that a member of the society can understand and benefit from it.

The following approximations between printed pages and typed pages are offered to help you calculate number of pages your typed manuscript will translate to:

. 1 printed page = 3.7 typed 8.5 X 11 pages, double-spaced (approximately 250 typed words per page).
. 0.67 printed page = 30 typed references (maximum allowed; double-spaced).
. 1 printed page = 4 tables or figures with legends.

Original Research:

The manuscript should be prepared in accordance with the 'Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals' compiled by the International Committee of medical journal Editors (N Engl J Med 1997: 336: 309-315).

Three complete sets of the manuscripts should be submitted: typed in double-space on one side of the page throughout (including references, tables and legends to illustration).

The manuscript should be arranged as follows: Covering letter, Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables and Legends for Illustrations.
Three sets of illustration in three separate envelopes should be attached at the end.

The pages of the manuscript should be named consecutively beginning with the title page.

An electronic version (3 ½ inch diskette/CD) must be sent along with the printed copies, to facilitate processing.

Covering Letter:

The covering letter should explain if there is any deviation from the standard IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion) format and should outline the importance and uniqueness of the work.

It should include signed statement from all authors on: - (1) the category of manuscript (eg. Original research, brief communication, letter-to-the-editor); (2) statement that the material has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication; (This restriction does not apply to abstracts published in connection with scientific meetings.) Acceptance of the manuscript for publication implies transfer of copyright to the Indian Heart Journal. (3) all authors have reviewed the article and agree with its contents. (4) information about any personal conflicts of interest of any of the authors; and (5) names of sources of outside support for research, including funding, equipment, and drugs. You may also submit the name of one reviewer of your choice. You should indicate that individual's mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and E-mail address. You should know that the reviewer will be asked to review the manuscript at your request but will be informed that his or her identity will be kept confidential.

Title Page (Page 1):

This should contain the Title, Short Title, Names of all the Authors written in continuations, Name(s) of instruction(s) they are affiliated to, Name and Address of the Corresponding Author and Acknowledgement of financial support.

Full Title: should represent the major theme of the manuscript. A subtitle can be added if necessary. The title should be brief and comprehensive. The first letter of all the words should be typed in capitals.

Short Title: not more then 25 characters (including interword spaces) should be included for use as a running head.

Names (first name, initial of middle name followed surnames) of all the authors (without degree or diploma).

Name and full location of the department/illustration/laboratory where the work was performed.

The name, Telephone number, Fax number, e-mail and Postal Address of the author to whom communications and requests for reprints are to be sent.

Abstract (Page 2):

Should be typed on a separate sheet

The abstract (250 words maximum) should be structured and divided into three sections namely Aims/Objective, Methods and Results, and Conclusions. It should not contain abbreviations, footnotes or references. The data should be presented as numbers rather than percentages.

Keywords:

Also, provide 3 to 5 key words, Terms from the medical subjects headings (MeSH) list of Index Medicus should be used.

Text (Page 3 onwards):

The text should be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion.

If possible, no statement should be supported by more than three references.

Checklist:

Cover letter
__ Manuscript category designation.
__ Single-journal submission affirmation.
__ Conflict of interest statement (if appropriate)
__ Sources of outside funding, equipment, drugs.
Copyright Transfer/Author Declaration Statement.
Informed consent statement (In methods).
Funding agency's role in data interpretation (In methods).
Original manuscript submitted (3 Sets).
Title Page
__ Title of article.
__ Full name(s), academic degrees, and affiliation(s) of authors.
__ Corresponding author.
__ Telephone (business and home), fax and e-mail address.
__ Word count.
Abstract (250 words; double-spaced).
Short title (50 words; double-spaced).
Text (double-spaced).
References (double-spaced; separate pages).
Tables (double-spaced; separate pages). Figures legends (double-spaced; separate pages).
Figures (separate files; no paperclips on hardcopy; properly identified).
letter-to-the-editor.

Manuscript Submission:

These should be addressed to: -

Dr. H.K. Chopra
Hon. Editor
Indian Heart Journal
Editorial Office
F-16, Kalkaji, New Delhi, 110019
India
drhkchopra@yahoo.com

Return of Manuscripts:

Neither unaccepted papers nor their original figures, photographs, and slides are returned to the authors unless this is specifically requested in the cover letter. Illustrations for papers that have been accepted for publication will not be returned unless specifically requested by the author.

How the Indian Heart Journal handles your papers: -

1. Your paper receipt will be acknowledged, with a reference members, which should be used in all future communications.

2. Peer Review:

Every original research, brief communication, seminar, except for editorials or state-of-the-art paper have to undergo a process of peer review. Your report is first read by the six in house editors / editorial assistants. Some may be returned at this stage if the paper is deemed inappropriate for publication in the Indian Heart Journal. The other papers progress to have three or more reviewers. If reports are encouraging and editorial consensus if favorable, then statistical advice is sought where appropriate.
Revision may be recognized to present the best form for publication. These must be sent back within 30 days else you will need to resubmit it as a new manuscript with a fresh number.

3. Appeals:

Any appeal should be in writing quoting reference number and stating why you think the decision was wrong.

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