About the ABC Family of Journals
ABC Family
The Publications Portal of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) brings together the
four scientific journals that comprise the ABC Family, an editorial group dedicated to
the production, dissemination, and advancement of scientific knowledge in Cardiology
and Cardiovascular Sciences.
With distinct scopes and areas of expertise, the journals that make up the ABC Family
reflect the diversity and evolution of cardiovascular research in Brazil and worldwide,
providing qualified platforms for the publication and dissemination of original
research, reviews, clinical studies, case reports, and other scientific content of
relevance to clinical practice and the advancement of Cardiology.
The ABC Family comprises:
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia (ABC Cardiol) – the official scientific journal of the
Brazilian Society of Cardiology, with a long-standing tradition of publishing Brazilian
and international cardiovascular research.
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences (IJCS) – an international journal
dedicated to disseminating scientific research in Cardiology and Cardiovascular
Sciences, with a focus on the internationalization of research.
ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy (ABC HF) – a journal dedicated to scientific
research in Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies.
ABC Imagem Cardiovascular – a journal dedicated to disseminating scientific
knowledge and advances in Cardiovascular Imaging and diagnostic techniques.
The four journals share the SBC’s commitment to scientific excellence, ethical
standards in research and publishing, open access, and broad dissemination of
knowledge, contributing to connecting researchers, healthcare professionals, and the
scientific community.
Through the Publications Portal, the SBC strengthens integration among its journals
and expands the visibility of cardiovascular research, consolidating the ABC Family as a
reference for scientific communication in Cardiology in Brazil and Latin America, with a
growing presence on the international stage.