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Cardiac Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Disorders and Advances in Cardiovascular Case Reports
Journal: JSM Clinical Case Reports
ISSN: 2373-9819
Publisher: JSCIMED Central
Category: Cardiology | Electrophysiology | Cardiovascular Medicine
Journal Website: https://www.jscimedcentral.com/journal-info/JSM-Clinical-Case-Reports
Special Issue Status: Open for Manuscript Submissions (subject to editorial approval)
About the Special Issue
Cardiovascular diseases continue to present significant challenges in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and long-term patient management. Advances in cardiac electrophysiology, diagnostic imaging, pacemaker technology, and therapeutic interventions have significantly improved our understanding and management of cardiovascular disorders.
However, unusual clinical presentations, complex arrhythmias, sinus node dysfunction, pacemaker-related complications, and rare cardiovascular conditions continue to require innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
JSM Clinical Case Reports is pleased to propose a Special Issue entitled “Cardiac Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Disorders and Advances in Cardiovascular Case Reports.”
This Special Issue aims to bring together clinically significant case reports, case series, clinical observations, and educational contributions that highlight important advances and challenges in cardiovascular medicine.
Particular emphasis will be placed on cardiac rhythm abnormalities, sinus node dysfunction, cardiac pacemaker mechanisms, conduction disorders, electrophysiological investigations, and innovative cardiovascular treatment approaches.
We invite cardiologists, cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, physicians, and clinical researchers worldwide to contribute their valuable clinical experiences and insights.
Aims and Scope
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to promote the exchange of clinical knowledge and practical experience in cardiovascular medicine, with particular attention to challenging cardiac rhythm disorders and pacemaker-related conditions.
The objectives include:
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Presenting rare and unusual cardiovascular case reports.
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Highlighting complex cardiac arrhythmias and electrophysiological abnormalities.
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Exploring sinus node dysfunction, sinus arrest, and cardiac conduction disorders.
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Discussing pacemaker-related complications and emerging pacing technologies.
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Sharing innovative diagnostic approaches and therapeutic interventions.
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Improving clinical understanding of cardiovascular disorders through real-world case experiences.
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Encouraging collaboration between cardiovascular researchers and clinical practitioners.
Topics of Interest
Submissions are invited in the following research and clinical areas, although contributions are not limited to these topics.
1. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology
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Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
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Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
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Bradycardia and tachycardia disorders
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Sinus node dysfunction and sick sinus syndrome
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Sinus arrest and cardiac conduction abnormalities
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Unusual electrocardiographic findings
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Cardiac rhythm instability and syncope
2. Cardiac Pacemaker Disorders and Technologies
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Pacemaker implantation and complications
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Pacemaker malfunction and device failure
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Leadless pacemakers and advanced pacing systems
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Conduction system pacing
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Pacemaker-mediated arrhythmias
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Cardiac implantable electronic devices
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Clinical management of pacing-related disorders
3. Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Clinical Challenges
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Rare cardiovascular case presentations
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Complex diagnostic challenges in cardiology
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Advanced cardiac imaging
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Echocardiography and cardiac MRI
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Electrocardiographic abnormalities
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Biomarkers in cardiovascular diagnosis
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Multimodal cardiovascular investigations
4. Structural and Ischemic Heart Diseases
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Congenital heart diseases
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Coronary artery disease
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Cardiomyopathies
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Heart failure and its complications
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Valvular heart disorders
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Rare cardiovascular emergencies
5. Innovative Cardiovascular Treatments
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Catheter ablation
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Electrophysiological interventions
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Advanced cardiac device therapies
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Personalized cardiovascular treatments
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Postoperative cardiovascular complications
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Long-term clinical outcomes
6. Cardiac Pacemaker Physiology and Translational Clinical Insights
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Sinoatrial node dysfunction
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Cardiac automaticity and rhythm regulation
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Autonomic regulation of heart rhythm
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Heart-rate variability
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Clinical implications of pacemaker cell dysfunction
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Translational insights into cardiac electrophysiology
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Mechanisms of abnormal cardiac rhythm and their clinical relevance
Types of Manuscripts Invited
We welcome the following manuscript categories, subject to journal editorial policy:
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Clinical Case Reports: Unusual or clinically significant cardiovascular cases.
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Case Series: Multiple clinical cases presenting similar conditions or treatment outcomes.
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Clinical Images: Important cardiovascular imaging findings with clinical interpretation.
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Short Clinical Communications: Brief reports presenting clinically relevant observations.
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Clinical Review Articles: Focused discussions of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment challenges.
Manuscripts should demonstrate scientific accuracy, clinical significance, educational value, and relevance to cardiovascular patient care.
Important Dates
Call for Papers Opens: October 15, 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
Target Initial Review Completion: December 15, 2026
Expected Special Issue Publication: January 2027
These dates are proposed and subject to editorial confirmation. Review and publication timelines may vary depending on manuscript evaluation and revisions.
Special Issue Discounted Publication Fee
Special Promotional Publication Fee: USD 500 per Accepted Manuscript or Discounted fee.
As part of this proposed Special Issue initiative, JSM Clinical Case Reports is offering a special discounted publication fee of USD 500 per accepted manuscript or can be discounted, subject to publisher approval.
This promotional fee is intended to support eligible authors contributing clinically relevant research and case reports to this focused cardiovascular collection.
Special Issue Publication Benefits
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Reduced publication fee for eligible accepted manuscripts.
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Open-access availability of published articles.
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Dedicated collection focusing on cardiovascular clinical cases.
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Editorial assessment and peer review.
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Opportunities for international scholarly dissemination.
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Visibility among readers interested in cardiovascular medicine.
Important: All submitted manuscripts will undergo editorial evaluation and the journal's applicable peer-review process. Payment does not guarantee acceptance. Authors should receive confirmation of the fee and payment terms before submitting.
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts according to the journal's submission instructions.
Clinical case reports should generally contain:
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Title and author details
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Abstract and keywords
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Introduction
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Case presentation
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Diagnostic investigations
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Treatment and clinical management
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Outcomes and follow-up
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Discussion
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Conclusion and key clinical learning points
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References, figures, and tables
All submissions must comply with applicable ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and informed-consent policies.
Why Submit to This Special Issue?
This Special Issue offers cardiovascular clinicians and researchers an opportunity to share valuable clinical experiences, unusual cases, and innovative treatment insights with the wider medical community.
By contributing to this collection, authors can support scientific discussion, improve understanding of challenging cardiovascular conditions, and help identify opportunities for future clinical investigation.
We particularly encourage submissions addressing cardiac rhythm disorders, sinus node dysfunction, pacemaker complications, electrophysiological abnormalities, and complex cardiovascular presentations.
Call for Contributions
We cordially invite researchers, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to contribute to this Special Issue.
If you have encountered an unusual cardiovascular case, an interesting cardiac rhythm disorder, a challenging pacemaker-related condition, or an innovative clinical management approach, we encourage you to share your experience.
Your clinical observations can contribute to advancing cardiovascular knowledge and improving patient care.
Submit Your Manuscript
Special Issue: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Disorders and Advances in Cardiovascular Case Reports
Journal: JSM Clinical Case Reports
Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
Special Discounted Publication Fee: USD 500 per accepted manuscript and discount fee.
Submission Email: submissions@jscimedcentral.com
Journal Information: https://www.jscimedcentral.com/journal-info/JSM-Clinical-Case-Reports
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