<aside> ▫️ Dr. Robert Gropler (Editor-in-Chief Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)

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What are we looking for?

• Innovative vs Derivative science
• Impactful
• Validity
• Interest to our readership
• Clear hypothesis and presentation

What is the question?

• Innovative vs Derivative science
• Impactful
• Prior knowledge
• Added value

Validity

• Clear hypothesis
• Well conceived study design
  • Proper study groups
  • Key measurements (Quality control)
  • Statistical input
• Engage key experts

Clear hypothesis and Presentation

• Enunciate the study in a minute

  <aside> ▫️ Don't underestimate the importance of the introduction letter and abstract

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• Outline the presentation

  • Introduction: Set the stage
  • Methods: Enough detail to reproduce the study (Use supplemental data)
  • Results:
    • Tell a story
    • Don't restate tables, need to for figures (impactful)
  • Discussion:
    • Summarize and contextualize results
    • Limitations
    • End with a strong conclusion