
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Guo-Wei He, Tianjin University, China.
iCirculation is a leading scientific forum for publishing transformative cardiovascular research that bridges foundational discovery, clinical innovation, and global population health. iCirculation is dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific advancement by disseminating high-impact, rigorous, and multidisciplinary knowledge that directly improves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press. More
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Introduction to the Inaugural Issue of iCirculation
Guo-Wei He
2026, 1(1): 9. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100009
Editorial on He, G.-W. Which Is Better? Pedicled Versus Skeletonized Internal Mammary Artery Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Emphasis on the Antispastic Role of Perivascular Adipose. iCirculation 2026, 1, 4
Aakash Shah, John Calhoon
2026, 1(1): 8. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100008
Genetic Variants with Cellular Dysfunction and Pathogenic Significance of ACTC1 Gene Proximal Promoter in 634 Patients with Atrial Septal Defects and Controls
Zi-Fei Zheng, Huan-Xin Chen, Hai-Tao Hou, Qin Yang, Guo-Wei He
2026, 1(1): 7. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100007

Targeted Exome Sequencing in Pre-Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest Reveals a High Genetic Diagnostic Yield
Jiangang Wang, Jingcai Xu, Lingye Hong, Xiaoling Chen, Meili Lu, Shuangyong Dong, Jian Huang, Wei Shi, Jianwei Lin, Jianying Wang, Yao Li, Qianyuan Zhu, Yue Wang, Xutao Hong, Ming Qi
2026, 1(1): 6. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100006

Lipoxygenase Pathways in the Regulation of Vascular Inflammation and Its Resolution
Seynur Sunar, Melike Sena Aslan, Gulsev Ozen Yorgancigil, Michael R. Dashwood, Gokce Topal
2026, 1(1): 5. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100005

Which Is Better? Pedicled versus Skeletonized Internal Mammary Artery Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Emphasis on the Antispastic Role of Perivascular Adipose
Guo-Wei He
2026, 1(1): 4. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100004

The Latest Progress of Targeting Fibroblast Activating Protein PET/CT Molecular Imaging in Heart Failure
Haoran Guo, Jianming Li
2026, 1(1): 3. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100003

What Is the Fate of Saphenous Vein Graft Vasa Vasorum after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Open-and-Shut Case?
Michael R. Dashwood
2026, 1(1): 2. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100002

Time for a Drastic Paradigm Shift in the Management of Cardiac Failure Patients
Daniel Loisance
2026, 1(1): 1. doi: 10.53941/icirculation.2026.100001
iCirculation is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in cardiovascular medicine and related disciplines. The journal provides a platform for researchers and clinicians worldwide to share novel findings, emerging perspectives, and interdisciplinary advances that contribute to the understanding and management of cardiovascular diseases. We are pleased to invite submissions for the Third Issue of iCirculation, scheduled for publication in December 2026. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and other contributions across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine and science. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology Vascular Biology and Inflammation Cardiac Imaging Hypertension Congenital Heart Disease Translational Cardiovascular Research Precision Medicine and Genetics Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine The Aims and Scope of the journal are available at: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/iCirculation/aimscope ■ Distinguished Editorial Board The journal is guided by an international editorial board of leading cardiovascular experts, ensuring academic excellence and a visionary perspective. Founding board members include: Guo-Wei He – Editor-in-Chief, Academician of The National Academy of Medicine, France Gianni D. Angelini – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK Charalambos Antoniades – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK Wolfgang F. Graier – Member of the Academia Europaea Mario Gaudino – Expert of Weill Cornell Medicine, USA Daniel Loisance – Academician, Member of The National Academy of Medicine, France Arthur Weston – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK iCirculation is guided by an international editorial board comprising distinguished experts in cardiovascular medicine and science, ensuring scientific rigor and academic excellence. The journal is led by Prof. Dr. Guo-Wei He (Editor-in-Chief) and supported by renowned scholars from leading institutions worldwide. ■ Key Dates Submission Deadline for for the Third Issue: October 31, 2026 Third Issue Publication: December 2026 ■ Submission Instructions Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through our online submission system. Please consult the Instruction for Authors before submission. Submission Link: https://sciflux.org/authors/submissions Journal Homepage: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/iCirculation Editorial Office Contact: iCirculation@sciltp.com We sincerely welcome researchers and clinicians worldwide to contribute their latest findings and perspectives to iCirculation and join us in advancing the future of cardiovascular medicine. Sincerely, iCirculation Editorial Office
iCirculation is a leading scientific forum for publishing transformative cardiovascular research that bridges foundational discovery, clinical innovation, and global population health. The journal aims to advance cardiovascular medicine by disseminating high-impact original work that shapes research paradigms, clinical practice, and public health policy. Reviews that reflect new advances of a particular area in the cardiovascular system and diseases are also welcome. The Aims and Scope of iCirculation are described on https://www.sciltp.com/journals/iCirculation/aimscope . If the submission is accepted following the peer review within the time frame of the publication of the Inaugural Issue, it will be included in the Inaugural Issue , to be published in March 2026 . ■ Distinguished Editorial Board The journal is guided by an international editorial board of leading cardiovascular experts, ensuring academic excellence and a visionary perspective. Founding board members include: Guo-Wei He – Editor-in-Chief, Academician of The National Academy of Medicine, France Gianni D. Angelini – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK Charalambos Antoniades – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK Wolfgang F. Graier – Member of the Academia Europaea Mario Gaudino – Expert of Weill Cornell Medicine, USA Daniel Loisance – Academician, Member of The National Academy of Medicine, France Arthur Weston – Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK ■ Key Dates Submission Deadline for Inaugural Issue: January 31, 2026 Inaugural Issue Publication: March 2026 ■ Submission Instructions Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through our online submission system. Please consult the Instruction for Authors before submission. Submission Link: https://sciflux.org/authors/submissions Journal Homepage: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/iCirculation Editorial Office Contact: iCirculation@sciltp.com Join iCirculation and contribute to shaping the future of cardiovascular research. Sincerely, iCirculation Editorial Office