Impact Factor
2.56
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.95
290 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
47.6%
149 of 313
Total citations
290
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.95
External metric anchor
Self-citation
8.6%
25 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
939
India
164
United Kingdom
89
Canada
69
Japan
55
Citing Fields of Research
Cardiology
1,224
Congenital Disorders
588
Abdominal Surgery
403
Vascular Disorders
236
Laryngology
114
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,281
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
313
149 cited publications
Last 12 months
162
13.5 publications/month
Open access share
10.5%
17 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
939 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cardiology
1,224 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, Jan. 2013-
v4n1, Jan. 2013- ; selected citations only before this date
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cardiology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Broad Categories
Cardiology
General Surgery
Pediatrics
MeSH Descriptors
Adult
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Child
Heart Defects, Congenital
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/21501351261477040
Open DOI
The Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society Center for Research and Quality 2025 Annual Report
The Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society (CHSS) is viewed by many as one of the most prestigious professional societies dedicated to pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. The CHSS Center for Research and Quality (CRQ) Fall 2025 Work We...
02
DOI 10.1177/21501351261491199
Open DOI
The Fontan Procedure in Patients with Single-Lung Physiology: Insights from a Case Report and Scoping Review
The Fontan operation represents the third stage of single-ventricle palliation and requires optimal cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions to achieve success. We report a 6-year-old boy with tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, and fun...
03
DOI 10.1177/21501351261472486
Open DOI
Single-Ventricle Physiology as a Dominant Determinant of Mortality, Resource Utilization, and Pulmonary Vein Reintervention in Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection: A Large Multicenter Study
Background: Children with single ventricle (SV) physiology and total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) face high surgical risk. Despite advances in single ventricle care, survival in SV/TAPVC patients has plateaued. We invest...
04
DOI 10.1177/21501351261472478
Open DOI
Effect of Postoperative Arrhythmia in Children Less Than 18 Years of Age Following Congenital Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Study
Background: Postoperative arrhythmias are common among children after congenital cardiac surgery, potentially compromising hemodynamic stability and postoperative recovery. This study aimed to assess the impact of arrhythmias on hemodyna...
05
DOI 10.1177/21501351261484528
Open DOI
A Simplified Overview of the Mustard Atrial Switch Operation – Refining the Surgical Technique
The Mustard atrial switch procedure has been well documented since the 1960s and is generally considered easier to perform than the Senning procedure. In the current era, the atrial switch operation is primarily indicated as part of the ...
06
DOI 10.1177/21501351261479337
Open DOI
Composite Hemangioendothelioma of the Right Atrium Presenting With Cardiac Tamponade in an Adolescent
Primary cardiac vascular tumors are rare in children. We report a 14-year-old girl with hemorrhagic pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, and a large right atrial mass. Echocardiogram identified the lesion and tamponade physiology. Pe...
07
DOI 10.1177/21501351261480007
Open DOI
A Conduction-Sparing Atrial Patch Placement Technique During Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair
Background: Surgical repair of atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) carries a persistent risk of postoperative complete heart block due to the close proximity of the atrioventricular conduction system to the inferior atrial septum durin...
08
DOI 10.1177/21501351261472488
Open DOI
Large Pulmonary Valve Vegetation Causing Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in an Infant: Successful Complete Excision and Valve-Preserving Surgical Management
Isolated pulmonary valve infective endocarditis is exceedingly rare in infancy. We report an 8-month-old male infant presenting with feeding diaphoresis, failure to thrive, and intermittent fever for 3 months. Echocardiography demonstrat...
09
DOI 10.1177/21501351261472485
Open DOI
Pulmonary Hemorrhage Due to Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries Following the Arterial Switch Operation
Major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs) are atypical in patients with transposition of the great arteries, with hemoptysis being an exceedingly rare complication. We present 2 cases of neonates undergoing arterial switch operat...
10
DOI 10.1177/21501351261472490
Open DOI
Sex Differences in Congenital Heart Surgery in Low and Middle Income Countries
Background: Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are the most common birth defect. Previous studies found sex disparities in outcomes after cardiac surgery and in access to treatment, but little data is available for low- and middle-income co...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr. 2010); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr. 2010).
Also issued online.