Cardiology journal publication fees
20 journals in cardiology & vascular medicine with a publication fee read from the publisher's own page. Among the 13 priced in US dollars, the median APC is $2,690, ranging from $1,873 to $4,490.
Prices checked 22 August – 16 September 2026
What the numbers show
Largest publishers here: Springer Nature (12), MDPI (7), JMIR Publications (1).
Lowest US-dollar APCs: JMIR Cardio $1,873; Artery Research $1,890; General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases $1,890; Cardiovascular Diabetology – Endocrinology Reports $2,290; Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging $2,290.
Highest: Cardiovascular Diabetology $4,490; BMC Cardiovascular Disorders $3,290; Thrombosis Journal $3,090.
Priced in other currencies: CHF (7 journals) — not converted.
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Journals (20)
| Journal | Publisher | APC (list) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artery Research | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $1,890 | source 2026-08-23 |
| BMC Cardiovascular Disorders | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $3,290 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Cardiogenetics | MDPI | CHF 1,600 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Cardiovascular Diabetology | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $4,490 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Cardiovascular Diabetology – Endocrinology Reports | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $2,290 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Cardiovascular Medicine | MDPI | CHF 1,000 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Cardiovascular Ultrasound | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $2,990 | source 2026-08-23 |
| CVIR Endovascular | Springer Nature — Springer | $2,690 | source 2026-08-23 |
| European Radiology Cardiovascular and Thoracic | Springer Nature — Springer | $2,390 | source 2026-08-23 |
| General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $1,890 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Hearts | MDPI | CHF 1,000 | source 2026-08-23 |
| JMIR Cardio | JMIR Publications | $1,873 | source 2026-09-16 |
| Journal of CardioRenal Medicine | MDPI | CHF 1,000 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $2,990 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease | MDPI | CHF 2,700 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $2,290 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Journal of Vascular Diseases | MDPI | CHF 1,200 | source 2026-08-23 |
| npj Cardiovascular Health | Springer Nature — Nature Portfolio | $2,690 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Stroke Reports | MDPI | CHF 1,000 | source 2026-08-23 |
| Thrombosis Journal | Springer Nature — BioMed Central | $3,090 | source 2026-08-23 |
List prices from each publisher's own fee page, before tax and waivers, in the publisher's currency (MDPI and Frontiers in CHF, Copernicus and EDP in EUR). Hybrid journals cost nothing through the subscription route. Journals are grouped by title; check the journal's scope before submitting. Search all verified prices.