Aims and Scope of Stroke
Stroke is a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on behalf of the American Heart Association. It covers research on cerebral circulation and related diseases, including clinical research on assessment of risk for stroke, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, as well as rehabilitation. All articles become open access after a 12-month embargo. The current editor-in-chief is Ralph L. Sacco (University of Miami). Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

16.2
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
Scite Index 

0.83 5-Year SI

SJR 

Q1Neurology (clinical)

SNIP 

2.81
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1970 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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