JTCVS Open

JTCVS Open is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the publisher of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS).

JTCVS Open publishes original research in surgery and translational science as it relates to adult and congenital cardiovascular disease, thoracic diseases, cardiothoracic transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, basic science, and technology. Meritorious work from closely related specialties, including anesthesiology, molecular biology, pathology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, and perfusion is encouraged and will receive appropriate consideration if the linkage to the journal's specialty is clear.

JTCVS Open focuses on developments in acquired cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac repair, thoracic procedures, esophageal diseases, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, perioperative management, and formative science that drives innovation and advancement in the field. Brought to you by the same editorial team as JTCVS, JTCVS Open maintains rigorous standards of peer review and is dedicated to publishing high-quality information for thoracic and cardiac surgeons.