CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR)

What CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) does

CVIR (CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology) is a peer-reviewed academic journal and the flagship publication of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE), founded in 1978 by Professors Herbert L. Abrams and Eberhard Zeitler. It is the longest-running journal in vascular and interventional radiology, publishing double-blinded peer-reviewed original research, clinical investigations, case reports, review articles, and CIRSE Standards of Practice guidelines. The journal operates as part of the CIRSE Journal Family platform alongside sister titles CVIR Endovascular and CVIR Oncology, with a cross-journal manuscript transfer mechanism for papers not accepted at the parent title.

The journal's technology stack centers on the Editorial Manager submission and peer-review platform, a Visual Abstracts Library for graphical article summaries, sharable read-only article links, and integration with the Springer publishing platform for distribution. Manuscripts move through a median 5-day submission-to-first-decision window, supported by an international editorial board drawn from more than 30 countries. Associated add-on products include the Book of Abstracts (supplement to the CIRSE annual meeting), curated Special Sections (e.g., clinical trials in IO, MSK embolization), the Scientific Writing Programme (a four-session educational webinar series), and reviewer workshop training with certification.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid academic publishing model. CIRSE society members receive bundled unlimited online access; print subscriptions are sold at €74/year for 12 issues; authors can pay open access publication fees; advertising is sold via Springer's advertising team; and reprints are commercialized through Springer's corporate sales function. The journal is the official organ of more than 20 national and international interventional radiology societies, providing a built-in institutional and individual reader base. CVIR is published by Springer-Verlag GmbH (Heidelberg, Germany), with editorial operations coordinated through Vienna.

Name

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR)

Legal name

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR)

Website

https://cvironline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CVIR is the flagship peer-reviewed journal of CIRSE, publishing vascular and interventional radiology research since 1978. Published by Springer, it serves interventional radiologists globally through the CIRSE Journal Family platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Journal Publishing

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYHLACAOAN

Regulatory Submissions & Clinical Content Management (eCTD/Publishing)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Digital Health & Health IT/Clinical Trials & Research Informatics (eCOA/ePRO/EDC)

Keywords

• Medical journal publishing
• Interventional radiology research
• Peer-reviewed journals
• Vascular radiology publications
• Clinical practice guidelines

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CIRSE Membership Access: CIRSE Members receive unlimited online access to all CVIR articles as part of membership benefits. This is a bundled value-added service for society members.
2. Print Subscription: CIRSE Members eligible for highly reduced print subscription rate of €74/year including 12 issues. Sold through myCIRSE area on CIRSE website.
3. Open Access Publication Fees: Authors may publish open access articles available to all readers. Open access articles searchable through Springer platform.
4. Advertising: Advertising enquiries directed to Springer advertising team at [email protected].
5. Reprints: Reprints available through Senior Manager, Corporate Sales, Springer US.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

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Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CVIR is a peer-reviewed academic medical journal publishing double-blinded original research, clinical investigations, review articles, case reports, and CIRSE Standards of Practice guidelines in vascular and interventional radiology. Founded in 1978, it operates within the CIRSE Journal Family alongside sister journals CVIR Endovascular and CVIR Oncology, published by Springer in print and electronic formats.

Product overview

CVIR (CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology) is CIRSE's flagship journal and the longest-running journal in vascular and interventional radiology, founded in 1978. It operates within the CIRSE Journal Family platform alongside CVIR Endovascular and CVIR Oncology, which collectively offer peer-reviewed research across interventional radiology subspecialties. The journal publishes double-blinded peer-reviewed content including original research, reviews, case reports, and CIRSE Standards of Practice guidelines. Associated products include the Visual Abstracts Library, Book of Abstracts (published as supplements), the Scientific Writing Programme for researcher education, and curated Special Sections on clinical topics. The journal is published by Springer with articles accessible through Editorial Manager and myCIRSE member access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• CVIR Journal (CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology) The official journal of CIRSE publishing double-blinded peer-reviewed original research including clinical and laboratory investigations, short communications, case reports, study protocols, letters to the editor, review articles, and editorials in vascular and interventional radiology. Targets interventional radiologists, researchers, and medical professionals worldwide.
• CVIR Endovascular A sister journal to CVIR focusing on endovascular topics, part of the CIRSE Journal Family. Papers not accepted by CVIR may be offered transfer to CVIR Endovascular for consideration.
• CVIR Oncology A sister journal to CVIR dedicated to interventional oncology topics. Part of the CIRSE Journal Family. Papers not accepted by CVIR may be offered transfer to CVIR Oncology for consideration.
• CIRSE Standards of Practice Guidelines and standards documents published in CVIR covering topics such as occupational protection in IR, endovascular treatment of acute pulmonary embolism, nephrostomy and ureteric stent placement, visceral and renal artery aneurysms, portal vein embolization, and mesenteric ischaemia.
• Visual Abstracts Library Graphical summaries of articles providing key takeaways and conclusions in an appealing visual format including title, images, tables, graphs, charts, and key takeaway messages. Available for all article types except editorials, letters, commentaries, and review articles.
• Book of Abstracts

Quantifiable outcome

• Impact Factor 3.4 in 2025, up from 2.9 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978CIRSE is the parent organization of CVIR. CVIR is the official journal and flagship publication of CIRSE. CIRSE Members receive unlimited online access to all CVIR articles. The journal supports CIRSE's mission of advancing interventional radiology through continuous medical education.
• CVIR EndovascularcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978CVIR Endovascular is a sister journal in the CIRSE Journal Family. Papers not accepted by CVIR may be offered transfer to CVIR Endovascular for consideration. Joint events at CIRSE congresses including Awards Reception.
• CVIR OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978CVIR Oncology is a sister journal in the CIRSE Journal Family. Papers not accepted by CVIR may be offered transfer to CVIR Oncology for consideration. Joint booth activities at ECIO conferences.
• Springer (Springer-Verlag GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpringer is the publisher of CVIR, managing print and electronic distribution, advertising, reprints, and the submission platform Editorial Manager. Located in Heidelberg, Germany.
• Editorial ManagermajorTechnology or IntegrationManuscript management system used by CVIR for submission and peer review. Authors and reviewers use this platform for all manuscript processing and communications.
• 20+ National and International Affiliated SocietiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVIR is also the official organ of more than 20 distinguished national and international interventional radiological societies, expanding its reach and influence in the global IR community.
• CIRSE Journals Scientific Writing Programme FacultyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty includes Editors-in-Chief from all three CIRSE journals (Tiago Bilhim, Rob Morgan, Thomas Helmberger), Section Editors (Stevo Duvnjak, Patrick Haage, Tom Boeken), and external experts (Bradford Wood, Mohammad Arabi) who contribute to educational sessions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Acta Radiologica: Long-established SAGE-published radiology journal covering diagnostic and interventional radiology, comparable to CVIR in longevity and scope but with a broader editorial footprint.
• Insights into Imaging: Open access journal of the European Society of Radiology published by Springer; covers broader radiology including interventional topics, sharing Springer's publishing platform with CVIR.
• European Radiology: Flagship journal of the European Society of Radiology, also published by Springer. Overlaps with CVIR on interventional radiology content while serving a broader radiology audience.

Direct peers

• Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR): The flagship peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), directly competing with CVIR for vascular and interventional radiology manuscripts and readership in the North American market.
• CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) on Springer: Springer-hosted journal portal for CVIR itself; surfaces alongside competing Springer journals such as Japanese Journal of Radiology and Abdominal Radiology, which compete for radiology submissions.
• CVIR Oncology: Sister journal in the CIRSE Journal Family dedicated to interventional oncology. Comparable publishing model, society endorsement, and authorship ecosystem as CVIR.
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology: Springer-published journal of the Turkish Society of Radiology covering diagnostic and interventional radiology; overlaps directly with CVIR's subject scope and Springer publishing infrastructure.
• Seminars in Interventional Radiology: Thieme-published quarterly review journal focused on interventional radiology topics, offering a review-style alternative to CVIR's original research emphasis.
• CVIR Endovascular: Sister journal in the CIRSE Journal Family focused on endovascular interventions. Shares the same editorial infrastructure, society backing, and submission routing pipeline as CVIR.

Regional players

• Korean Journal of Radiology: Official journal of the Korean Society of Radiology covering diagnostic and interventional radiology; comparable scientific depth and publisher (formerly Elsevier, now self-published) but primarily serves the Korean and Asian markets.

Market position

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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