Chest (journal)
Chest (journal)
Chest (pronounced /tʃɛst/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering chest diseases and related issues, including pulmonology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, transplantation, sleep disorders, and critical care. The journal is published by the American College of Chest Physicians.
Etymology
The term "chest" originates from the Old English cēast, which is akin to the Old High German kista and the Latin cista, all meaning "box". In the context of the journal, "Chest" refers to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
History
The journal was established in 1935. It is the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), a professional association with a focus on improving patient care through the advancement of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Scope
The journal publishes original research, review articles, clinical practice guidelines, and special reports in the aforementioned fields. It is known for its articles that shape clinical practice and address the most critical issues in the field of chest medicine.
Abstracting and Indexing
The journal is abstracted and indexed in PubMed, MEDLINE, Science Citation Index, and Scopus. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 8.308.
Related Terms
- Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work.
- Medical journal: A periodical publication intended to communicate the latest research and developments in medicine.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Pulmonology: The medical specialty dealing with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Thoracic surgery: Surgery performed on organs located in the thorax, or chest.
- Transplantation: The process of transferring an organ or tissue from one person to another.
- Sleep disorders: Medical disorders of the sleep patterns.
- Critical care: The specialized care of patients with life-threatening conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chest (journal)
- Wikipedia's article - Chest (journal)
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