Editor-in-chief's picks from 2014: part two.

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Medical Research

Background:

• The Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) receives numerous manuscript submissions annually.
• A rigorous selection process identifies high-impact original investigations and review articles.
• Content diversity across multiple cardiovascular specialties is a hallmark of JACC publications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To curate and present a select group of high-quality cardiovascular research.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of significant advancements across 13 distinct cardiovascular specialties.
• To disseminate critical findings to the cardiology community through a two-part series.

Main Methods:

• Manual review and selection of manuscripts submitted to JACC in 2014.
• Inclusion criteria focused on original investigations and review articles representing diverse specialties.
• Approximately 150 articles were selected, representing less than 3% of total submissions.

Main Results:

• A total of 150 impactful articles were chosen from 13 specialized areas of cardiovascular medicine.
• The selected research covers a broad spectrum, including congenital heart disease, coronary interventions, cardiac failure, hypertension, and valvular heart disease.
• The findings are presented in a two-part series across two JACC issues for organized dissemination.

Conclusions:

• The curated selection represents the forefront of cardiovascular research published in JACC in 2014.
• This two-part series offers a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers seeking to stay abreast of key developments.
• The rigorous selection process ensures the high quality and relevance of the presented cardiovascular science.