Innovations in Cardiac and Vascular Anesthesia

Introduction

The landscape of cardiac and vascular anesthesia is witnessing unprecedented advancements driven by rapidly evolving technologies and surgical interventions. This special issue of Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine (JATM) invites researchers to showcase the practices in areas such as preoperative risk assessment, optimization strategies, anesthetic techniques, hemodynamic management, neurological and coagulation monitoring, imaging advancements, cardiopulmonary bypass innovations, as well enhanced recovery protocols.

We welcome submissions that highlight how innovations influence clinical outcomes, recovery quality and cost-effectiveness in cardiac, thoracic, vascular and transplantation procedures for both adult and pediatric populations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing field to deepen our understanding and application of techniques in perioperative care.

Submissions to this special issue will undergo a high-quality, objective and expeditious peer-review process, with initial decisions typically provided within 3–4 weeks.

Topics covered

Authors are encouraged to submit work that addresses advancements in:

• Multidisciplinary preoperative decision-making and optimization
• Neurological and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures
• Innovative anesthetic and analgesic techniques
• Ventilation strategies
• Perfusion and cardiopulmonary bypass strategies
• Organ protection techniques
• Inflammatory modulation strategies
• Fluid management innovations
• Hemostasis, coagulation, and blood conservation techniques
• Mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist devices, and artificial hearts
• Echocardiography-guided interventions and decision making
• Postoperative critical care
• Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols

The aim is to drive meaningful discussions and disseminate knowledge that improves outcomes, survival rates, quality of life, and cost efficiency in cardiac, vascular, and transplantation procedures.

Important deadlines

Submission opens: 1 January 2025

Submission deadline: 30 December 2025

Open access (OA) fee: Waived

Submission instructions

Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All submissions should be made via the online editorial system.

Guest editors