Circulation

Circulation is the flagship peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), published by Wolters Kluwer on behalf of the AHA and founded in 1950, covering all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, with a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 41.3《循环》是美国心脏协会（American Heart Association，AHA）的旗舰同行评审期刊，由（Wolters Kluwer）代表（AHA）出版、1950 年创办，涵盖心血管医学的各个方面，2025 年影响因子为 41.3。

Scope

• It is the premier journal of the American Heart Association and delivers diverse content on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine该刊是（American Heart Association）的旗舰期刊，就心血管医学的所有方面提供多样化的内容。
• Its original research includes full-length articles and research letters covering clinical trials, observational studies, epidemiology and basic or translational research其原创研究包括完整论文与研究快报，涵盖临床试验、观察性研究、流行病学以及基础或转化研究。
• It publishes AHA clinical practice guidelines and AHA scientific statements that can directly affect patient care and clinical decisions该刊刊载（AHA）临床实践指南与（AHA）科学声明，可直接影响患者照护与临床决策。
• It publishes review articles by leading experts that give a thorough understanding of complex topics in cardiovascular medicine该刊刊载由顶尖专家撰写的综述文章，帮助读者全面理解心血管医学中的复杂课题。
• It carries short perspective pieces and invited content offering diverse viewpoints and insights该刊设有短篇观点文章与特邀内容，提供多样化的观点与洞见。
• Each issue is curated by the Editor-in-Chief and all articles are peer reviewed under a rigorous review process每期由主编统筹编排，所有文章均经严谨的同行评审流程。
• It is published weekly, with 50 issues per year, and is a benefit of AHA membership该刊按周出版，每年 50 期，并作为（AHA）会员权益之一。

History

• The journal was launched by the American Heart Association in 1950, and its first issue appeared as Volume 1, Issue 1, in January 1950该刊由（American Heart Association）于 1950 年创办，首期于 1950 年 1 月以第 1 卷第 1 期出版。
• It succeeded the American Heart Journal as the Association's official periodical and has since been the AHA's flagship publication该刊接替（American Heart Journal）成为协会的官方期刊，此后一直是（AHA）的旗舰出版物。
• Its Editors-in-Chief have included Joseph Loscalzo (2004-2016), Joseph A. Hill (2016-2026) and Bradley A. Maron (2026 to present)其历任主编包括 Joseph Loscalzo（2004-2016）、Joseph A. Hill（2016-2026）与 Bradley A. Maron（2026 年至今）。
• Under Joseph A. Hill, who led the journal for a decade, about 100 papers were submitted each week and roughly six were accepted, with associate editors drawn from 17 countries在执掌该刊十年的 Joseph A. Hill 任内，每周约有 100 篇稿件投稿，其中约 6 篇被接收，副编辑来自 17 个国家。
• It is published on behalf of the American Heart Association by Wolters Kluwer and forms part of the AHA's portfolio of 14 peer-reviewed journals, including Stroke, Hypertension, Circulation Research and Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology该刊由（Wolters Kluwer）代表（American Heart Association）出版，是（AHA）旗下 14 种同行评审期刊之一，另有（Stroke）、（Hypertension）、（Circulation Research）与（Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology）等。
• Its 2025 Journal Impact Factor is 41.3, up from 38.6 in 2024, ranking in the first quartile in both cardiac and cardiovascular systems and peripheral vascular disease该刊 2025 年影响因子为 41.3，高于 2024 年的 38.6，在心血管系统与外周血管疾病两个类别中均位列第一四分位。

Editors

• The Editor-in-Chief is Bradley A. Maron, MD, FAHA, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, a leading researcher in pulmonary vascular disease and right heart failure, whose term began on July 6, 2026现任主编为 Bradley A. Maron（医学博士，FAHA），来自（University of Maryland School of Medicine），是肺血管疾病与右心衰竭领域的领军研究者，任期自 2026 年 7 月 6 日起。
• He is joined by Executive Editor Karen Joynt Maddox and Deputy Executive Editor Sadiya Khan与他搭档的有执行编辑 Karen Joynt Maddox 与副执行编辑 Sadiya Khan。
• His predecessor Joseph A. Hill, of UT Southwestern Medical Center, led the journal from 2016 to 2026 and built an international team of cardiologists and scientists其前任 Joseph A. Hill 来自（UT Southwestern Medical Center），自 2016 年至 2026 年执掌该刊，并组建了国际化的心脏病学家与科学家团队。
• The editorial team draws associate editors from 17 countries, reflecting a broad international representation该刊编辑团队的副编辑来自 17 个国家，体现了广泛的国际代表性。
• Every submission undergoes peer review by esteemed professionals, and the journal maintains a rigorous review process每篇投稿均由资深专家进行同行评审，该刊维持严谨的评审流程。
• It publishes the American Heart Association's clinical practice guidelines and scientific statements, including consensus documents such as the AHA scientific statement on the metabolic syndrome该刊刊载（American Heart Association）的临床实践指南与科学声明，包括有关代谢综合征的（AHA）科学声明等共识文件。^[1]