Instructions for authors

4. IMAGES IN CARDIOLOGY

The title should not exceed 10 words. Authors (maximum three), center of origin and address are specified in accordance with the standards already described. A maximum of three images or high quality records are attached, following the standards defined in the section Figures of the general instructions. The explanatory text does not exceed 300 words, and it contains the most relevant information, without references or figure legends. All the symbols in the images are well explained in the text.

5. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It has a maximum of 1500 words, excluding front page.
The title, authors (maximum three), center of origin and address are specified in accordance with general instructions.
It includes any communication type regarding issues accepted by CorSalud. The communications that refer to articles published in the journal should be sent as late as six weeks after the last issue. They must be written in an appropriate language and respecting the ethical guidelines of the profession, although this does not preclude that a given topic can, ethically, be criticized.

6. EDITORIALS AND SPECIAL ARTICLES:
Are requested by the Editorial Board.

SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPT:

Manuscripts will be forwarded to the Chief Editor by email (corsalud@infomed.sld.cu). All sections of the manuscript, except the figures are in one file (see section Figures).
Sending by post is not essential; however, it would be very useful.

Address:
CorSalud Editor in Chief
P.O. Box 350
Santa Clara, CP 50100
Villa Clara, Cuba

Address:
Cardiocentro “Ernesto Che Guevara”
Calle Cuba N° 610
entre Barcelona y Capitán Velazco
Santa Clara, CP 50200
Villa Clara, Cuba

ETHICS

The authors signing the articles accept the responsibility defined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (www.icmje.org).
The papers sent to CorSalud should have been produced in compliance with international recommendations on clinical research (Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association recently revised [www.wma.net/e/policy]), and with laboratory animals (American Physiology Society).
The opinions expressed by authors are their exclusive responsibility and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Editorial Board. Authors are responsible for recognizing and disclosing any financial conflict of interest or otherwise in connection with the work.
Mention of trade names, manufacturers or distributors of equipment or supplies does not imply that they are endorsed, recommend or used by CorSalud.
Papers accepted for publication become the property of CorSalud and reproduction in whole or in part, must be properly authorized. Failure to comply with this may have legal implications.

PROCESSING OF ARTICLES SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION

The author responsible for maintaining communication with CorSalud will receive a notification of receipt of the manuscript, with an identification number for it, which must be used from that time henceforth. Thereafter, any of the authors has the right to inquire about the status of their manuscript.
Within 3 weeks the Editorial Board will conduct the first review to determine whether the manuscript meets the Publication Standards. Then, it is given to the experts who will have 3 weeks to determine if the manuscript is accepted, rejected or needs modifications to be, therefore, reevaluated. Comments and suggestions of the Editorial Board or experts will be sent to the corresponding author who must respond as soon as possible.
If the work is accepted, the estimated date of publication will be informed and once it is defined, CorSalud has the duty to communicate it to the author.