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JVIR PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS is published under the supervision ofthe Society ofCardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (SCVIR) and in collaboration with the Radiological Society of North America, Inc (RSNA). No responsibility is accepted by the Editor, the SCVIR, or the RSNA for opinions expressed by contributors. Neither the Editor nor the SCVIR nor the RSNA guarantees, warrants, or endorses any product or service advertised in this publication or described in its contents. Neither do they guarantee any claims made by the manufacturer(s) of such product(s) or service(s). JVIR is devoted to the timely publication of clinical and laboratory studies in the field ofvascular and interventional radiology. The Journal publishes selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the annual meeting of the SCVIR, as well as original articles from members and nonmembers of the SCVIR. Certain selected original JVIR articles of appropriate scope and importance may be republished in Radiology at the discretion of the Editors and with the permission of the author(s). Likewise, certain papers published in Radiology may be republished in JVIR. In addition to these original clinical and laboratory papers, regular features of the Journal will include "Critical Issues in Vascular and Interventional Radiology," articles of critical importance to those practicing vascular and interventional radiology. They may be invited papers or statements that issue from SCVIR committees, such as practice guidelines. They may be authored by vascular and interventional radiologists or by others. "Partners in Patient Care" will include articles of importance in the general care of patients undergoing vascular and interventional procedures. In general, authors for this section will represent nonradiology clinical disciplines. These may include gastroenterology, cardiology, vascular or general surgery, infectious diseases, urology, and others. "Interventional Radiology Rounds" will feature an article describing a unique or innovative interventional approach to a difficult case or group ofcases. The article will be followed by a discussion by experts in vascular and interventional radiology and other related fields. Other regular features will include Letters to the Editor, Book Reviews, and Abstracts of Current Literature. The instructions below conform with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (Radiology 1980; 135:239-243). Once accepted, manuscripts are also subject to copyediting to conform to the Journal's standards. Manuscripts accepted become the property of the Journal ofVascular and Interventional Radiology and may not be published in whole or in part without the express written permission of the author(s) and the Journal. Permission to reproduce material published in the Journal ofVascular and Interventional Radiology must also be obtained from the Editor.
THE JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Manuscripts should be addressed to: Gary J. Becker, MD-Editor, JVIR JVIR Editorial Office • Miami Vascular Institute 8900 N Kendall Drive • Miami, Florida 33176 (305) 598-5939 • FAX (305) 270-3600 12A
PUBLICATIONS STAFF Todd M. Palmquist, SCVIR Executive Director and Business Manager Delmar J. Stauffer, RSNA Executive Director and Business Manager Cathy D. Mendelsohn, Managing Editor Thomas A. Shimala, Director ofAdvertising Roberta E. Arnold, Director ofPublications Carol A. Douglas, Graphics and Production Manager Estella Ramirez, Editorial Assistant Jeanne Jendra, Schedule Coordinator
COPYRIGHT AND EXCLUSIVE SUBMISSION The copyright agreement must accompany the initial submission of all manuscripts for regular articles, case reports, editorials, commentaries, critical issues papers, letters, and technical notes. All authors of any single composition must sign this agreement. In the case of officers or employees of the U.S. government, the SCVIR recognizes that works prepared as part of their official government duties are in the public domain, but they must still sign the copyright agreement.
FINANCIAL INTEREST Advances in the field of vascular and interventional radiology are intimately related to advances in imaging and catheter technology. It is both natural and common for investigators to initiate, stimulate, support, direct, analyze, create, modify, improve on, and implement these advances. It is also natural for such leading individuals to write original scientific manuscripts describing their work. Yet when authors of scientific papers have financial relationships with sponsoring companies or organizations about whose products or services they are reporting, a real or perceived conflict of interest may arise. Editors must be advised of such relationships, so that they may make a careful assessment of each situation. Therefore, all authors of original papers submitted to JVIR must complete the financial interest portion of the copyright agreement, then sign in the appropriate blank. Any author who, by completing the financial interest section ofthe JVIR copyright agreement, indicates that he/ she has a financial interest in a company or organization whose products or services are described in the manuscript, must submit a brief accompanying statement describing that relationship. This should be in the form of a short paragraph signed by the author. Only after careful consideration ofthis information can the Editor make an informed decision about the existence of a real or perceived conflict of interest. When, for a given author, the Editor determines that a situation of real or perceived conflict may exist, the author will be so identified with an asterisk by hislher name on the first page of the published paper. -Continued
Boston Scientific Corporation Ultra-thin and Medi-Glide are trademarks of Boston ScientifIC Corporation.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS, Continued MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION Original writings will be accepted only with the understanding that they are contributed solely to JVIR. Manuscripts should be typewritten and double- or preferably triplespaced (all pages) on only one side of the paper with at least 3-cm margins. If the manuscript is produced using a dot matrix printer, appropriate steps should be taken to assure legibility (eg, printers could be set in the doublestrike mode). Each manuscript component should begin on a new page in this order: Title page, Abstract, Text, Acknowledgments, References, Tables (each on a separate page), and Captions for illustrations. The title page and abstract page should not be numbered. Sequential numbering should begin with the Introduction. Three copies of the manuscript and three complete sets ofmounted figures should be submitted. Because accepted manuscripts will not be returned, the author should retain a copy. Receipt of each manuscript is acknowledged; please allow 10-15 days from the time you mailed the manuscript for receipt of an acknowledgment.
TITLE PAGE This page should include: (1) the full title ofthe manuscript; (2) the first names, middle initials, last names, and degrees of all authors; (3) the name and street address (not P.O. box) ofthe institution from which the work originated; and (4)the complete name, address, zip code, telephone number, and Fax number of the corresponding author. In the event that a manuscript is identified on its title page or in its content as having emanated from a particular institution, it will be assumed that the requisite approval of that institution has been obtained by the authors. If the paper has been presented at an SCVIR meeting or has been accepted for presentation at an SCVIR meeting, a statement to that effect including the year of presentation should be provided at the bottom of the title page.
ABSTRACT AND KEY WORDS An abstract of appropriate length for the manuscript, but not to exceed 150 words, must be submitted for all major papers, technical notes, and case reports. The abstract should provide a brief but complete summary ofthe manuscript. It should include (1) purpose ofthe work, (2) specifically what was done (and ifpossible a briefdescription ofhow it was done), (3) observations that were made, (4) P values or other indicators of statistical significance that derived from statistical analyses, and (5) conclusions. Below the abstract, three to six key words derived from the RSNA Index to Imaging Literature should be listed. These words will assist indexers who must classify the paper under specific subject headings for future indices.
TEXT The text of a clinical or laboratory manuscript contains a series of sections that follow the title page and abstract. The headings of these sections are Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Lengthy papers may need subheadings within some sections to clarify their content. Introduction: This section should (1) adequately but not extensively (ie, using strictly pertinent references only) describe the background information, experience, and literature leading up to the present study, and (2) clearly state the purpose of the study. 14A
Methods: Selection of animal or human subjects should be described clearly. Details of materials (including manufacturer's name and address in parentheses) and methods should be presented in sufficient detail to enable readers to reproduce the study. References should be made to established methods that have been published, with particular emphasis on those that are not well known. New or substantially modified methods should be described, supported with rationale, and critically evaluated for real and potential limitations. Numbers of observations and statistical significance of the findings should be reported where appropriate. Detailed statistical analyses and mathematical derivations may sometimes be suitably presented in one or more appendices. When methods are sufficiently complex to warrant partitioning into subheadings, the precise divisions should be carefully considered. In general, each division should be of sufficient independent importance that (1) separate observations or data points will be recorded for that subheading in the Results section, or (2) it requires separate treatment in the Discussion section of the manuscript. Manuscripts reporting research involving human subjects must include a statement in the Methods section indicating approval by the institutional review board and noting that informed consent was obtained from each patient. Manuscripts reporting research involving animals must include a statement in the Methods section that either the protocol was approved by the institutional animal care committee or that the animal care complied with the "Principles of Laboratory Animal Care" (formulated by the National Society for Medical Research) and the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" (NIH Publication No. 80-23, revised 1985). Results: All data and observations should be reported in logical sequence in the text, tables, and illustrations. Do not repeat in the text all the data in the tables and/or illustrations; summarize only important observations. Complex reports may require subheadings in the Results section. In general, these subsections parallel subsections of methods. Only data and observations relevant to the individual subsection should be included in each one. Repetition ofresults reported in other subsections should be avoided. Discussion: Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and conclusions that follow from them. Do not repeat in detail the data given in the Results section. Include in the Discussion the implications of the findings and their limitations, and relate the observations to other relevant studies. Link the conclusions with the goals ofthe study, but avoid unqualified statements and conclusions not supported completely by the data. Avoid claiming priority and alluding to work that has not been completed. State new hypotheses when warranted, but clearly label them as such. Recommendations, when appropriate, may be included.
REFERENCES Number the references consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned. The abbreviations used for periodicals cited in the references should follow the style of Index Medicus. For journal articles, list surnames and initials of all authors when six or less, such as: 1. Graham DJ, AlexanderJJ. The effects of thrombin on bovine aortic endothelial and smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg 1990; 11:307-313.
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d) Boston Illedi.·tech® Scientific Corporation Katzen Infusion, Mewissen Infusion. and Cragg Convertible are Imdemarks of Boslon Scienlific Corporalion.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS, Concluded When seven or more authors are listed, only the first three names need to be identified, followed by"et al," such as: 1. Patchell RA, Tibbs PA, WalshJW, et al. A randomized trial ofsurgery in the treatment of single metastases to the brain. N Engl J Med 1990; 322:494-500.
Abstracts, editorials, and letters to the editor should be noted as such. In the case ofbooks, the authors of a chapter, title of the chapter, editor(s), title of the book, edition, city, publisher, year, and specific pages must be provided. 1. BriefDK, Brener BJ. Extraanatomic bypasses. In: Wilson BE, Veith FJ, Hobson RW, Williams RA, eds. Vascular surgery: principles and practice. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1987; 414-424.
Please be sure that all documentation is accurate.
TABLES Tables should be referred to in the text, numbered sequentially in Arabic numerals, and have a title. All abbreviations used in the table should be explained in a footnote. Tables should be presented in the style used in the Journal. No vertical lines or shading should be included. Avoid excessive use of horizontal lines within the table.
ILLUSTRATIONS Illustrations should be limited to those required to show the essential features described in the paper. Unretouched glossy prints no larger than 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in) are desirable. Prints to be combined into one cut, such as anteroposterior and lateral views, should be the same height to facilitate reproduction. A tissue or transparent overlay may be used to designate the significant points of the illustrations. Drawings and charts should be rendered professionally in India ink on white paper. All photographs and drawings must be numbered and the top indicated on the back. For protection against loss or damage, each figure should then be neatly attached to paper (one illustration per page) and the number and top should be reindicated on this page. For attachment, avoid using glue, staples, or corner mounts. Because it holds the illustration securely to the page without damage, we recommend Scotch Remouable Magic Tape (3M, St Paul, MN). Please do not add letters or numbers to the face of the illustration to identify the figure (such as lA or lB). This will be done during the printing process. Arrows should not be placed on radiographs prior to photography for print production; they should be placed on the final print and should be removable. If arrows, letters, and numbers are added to prints, they must be of professional quality and must be removable. Professional artist service is available to authors without charge. The desired additions may simply be indicated on tissue or a transparent overlay attached to the print. Illustrations become the property of SCVIR and will be stored for 2 years after publication. Illustrations will be returned only on receipt of a written request from the corresponding author. We suggest that authors make and retain a set offigures in addition to the three sets submitted to the Journal.
and each caption should also appear below the corresponding illustration.
BOOK REVIEWS Any person who would like to help in reviewing books for JVIR should contact: Arthur C. Waltman, MD Department of Radiology • Massachusetts General Hospital 32 Fruit 8t • Boston MA 01224
UNITS AND ABBREVIATIONS Radiation measurements and laboratory values should be given in the International System ofUnits (SI) (resources: SI Units in Radiation Protection and Measurements, NCRP Report no. 82 [August 1985]; "Now Read This: The SI Units Are Here," JAMA 1986; 255:2329-2339). Blood pressure should still be reported in millimeters ofmercury. Abbreviations must be spelled out when first used in the text, such as "superficial femoral artery (SFA)." Laboratory slang, clinicaljargon, and uncommon abbreviations should be avoided. Discussion of previous literature and material presented must be restricted to the significant findings. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Written permission must be granted by the publisher and author to reproduce any previously published figures, and any such material must be clearly noted and its source given in the manuscript. A letter of permission must accompany photographs of patients or health care personnel if they could possibly be recognized; otherwise, the eyes must be blocked out to prevent identification. AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITY Authors must be certain that no manuscript on the same or similar material has been or will be submitted to another journal by themselves or others at their institution before their work appears in JVIR. The submission by authors of similar material to advertising media must be indicated at the time JVIR receives the manuscript.
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CAPTIONS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS A caption must be supplied for each illustration and should not duplicate text material. All figure captions should appear collectively on one or more pages separate from the text, 16A
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Checklist of Requirements: 1. Send 3 copies of manuscript and 3 copies of illustrations. 2. Mount each illustration on a separate page, 8 1/ 2 x 11 inches. Indicate figure number and top. 3. Double or triple space all parts of manuscript. 4. Send copyright and exclusive publication agreement with signatures of all authors. 5. Send institutional affiliation for each author and corresponding author's name, address, and phone number, and FAX or Telex number. 6. Send a brief abstract: 150 words for regular articles, 60 words for case reports and technical notes. 7. Give Sl units for radiation measurements and laboratory values. 8. Send copy of letter of permission to reprint a figure that was published previously.
THE JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Manuscripts should be addressed to: Gary J. Becker, MD-Editor, JVIR JVIR Editorial Office • Miami Vascular Institute 8900 N Kendall Drive • Miami, Florida 33176 (305) 598-5939 • FAX (305) 270-3600 12A
PUBLICATIONS STAFF Todd M. Palmquist, SCVIR Executive Director and Business Manager Delmar J. Stauffer, RSNA Executive Director and Business Manager Cathy D. Mendelsohn, Managing Editor Thomas A. Shimala, Director ofAdvertising Roberta E. Arnold, Director ofPublications Carol A. Douglas, Graphics and Production Manager Estella Ramirez, Editorial Assistant Jeanne Jendra, Schedule Coordinator
COPYRIGHT AND EXCLUSIVE SUBMISSION The copyright agreement must accompany the initial submission of all manuscripts for regular articles, case reports, editorials, commentaries, critical issues papers, letters, and technical notes. All authors of any single composition must sign this agreement. In the case of officers or employees of the U.S. government, the SCVIR recognizes that works prepared as part of their official government duties are in the public domain, but they must still sign the copyright agreement.
FINANCIAL INTEREST Advances in the field of vascular and interventional radiology are intimately related to advances in imaging and catheter technology. It is both natural and common for investigators to initiate, stimulate, support, direct, analyze, create, modify, improve on, and implement these advances. It is also natural for such leading individuals to write original scientific manuscripts describing their work. Yet when authors of scientific papers have financial relationships with sponsoring companies or organizations about whose products or services they are reporting, a real or perceived conflict of interest may arise. Editors must be advised of such relationships, so that they may make a careful assessment of each situation. Therefore, all authors of original papers submitted to JVIR must complete the financial interest portion of the copyright agreement, then sign in the appropriate blank. Any author who, by completing the financial interest section ofthe JVIR copyright agreement, indicates that he/ she has a financial interest in a company or organization whose products or services are described in the manuscript, must submit a brief accompanying statement describing that relationship. This should be in the form of a short paragraph signed by the author. Only after careful consideration ofthis information can the Editor make an informed decision about the existence of a real or perceived conflict of interest. When, for a given author, the Editor determines that a situation of real or perceived conflict may exist, the author will be so identified with an asterisk by hislher name on the first page of the published paper. -Continued
Boston Scientific Corporation Ultra-thin and Medi-Glide are trademarks of Boston ScientifIC Corporation.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS, Continued MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION Original writings will be accepted only with the understanding that they are contributed solely to JVIR. Manuscripts should be typewritten and double- or preferably triplespaced (all pages) on only one side of the paper with at least 3-cm margins. If the manuscript is produced using a dot matrix printer, appropriate steps should be taken to assure legibility (eg, printers could be set in the doublestrike mode). Each manuscript component should begin on a new page in this order: Title page, Abstract, Text, Acknowledgments, References, Tables (each on a separate page), and Captions for illustrations. The title page and abstract page should not be numbered. Sequential numbering should begin with the Introduction. Three copies of the manuscript and three complete sets ofmounted figures should be submitted. Because accepted manuscripts will not be returned, the author should retain a copy. Receipt of each manuscript is acknowledged; please allow 10-15 days from the time you mailed the manuscript for receipt of an acknowledgment.
TITLE PAGE This page should include: (1) the full title ofthe manuscript; (2) the first names, middle initials, last names, and degrees of all authors; (3) the name and street address (not P.O. box) ofthe institution from which the work originated; and (4)the complete name, address, zip code, telephone number, and Fax number of the corresponding author. In the event that a manuscript is identified on its title page or in its content as having emanated from a particular institution, it will be assumed that the requisite approval of that institution has been obtained by the authors. If the paper has been presented at an SCVIR meeting or has been accepted for presentation at an SCVIR meeting, a statement to that effect including the year of presentation should be provided at the bottom of the title page.
ABSTRACT AND KEY WORDS An abstract of appropriate length for the manuscript, but not to exceed 150 words, must be submitted for all major papers, technical notes, and case reports. The abstract should provide a brief but complete summary ofthe manuscript. It should include (1) purpose ofthe work, (2) specifically what was done (and ifpossible a briefdescription ofhow it was done), (3) observations that were made, (4) P values or other indicators of statistical significance that derived from statistical analyses, and (5) conclusions. Below the abstract, three to six key words derived from the RSNA Index to Imaging Literature should be listed. These words will assist indexers who must classify the paper under specific subject headings for future indices.
TEXT The text of a clinical or laboratory manuscript contains a series of sections that follow the title page and abstract. The headings of these sections are Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Lengthy papers may need subheadings within some sections to clarify their content. Introduction: This section should (1) adequately but not extensively (ie, using strictly pertinent references only) describe the background information, experience, and literature leading up to the present study, and (2) clearly state the purpose of the study. 14A
Methods: Selection of animal or human subjects should be described clearly. Details of materials (including manufacturer's name and address in parentheses) and methods should be presented in sufficient detail to enable readers to reproduce the study. References should be made to established methods that have been published, with particular emphasis on those that are not well known. New or substantially modified methods should be described, supported with rationale, and critically evaluated for real and potential limitations. Numbers of observations and statistical significance of the findings should be reported where appropriate. Detailed statistical analyses and mathematical derivations may sometimes be suitably presented in one or more appendices. When methods are sufficiently complex to warrant partitioning into subheadings, the precise divisions should be carefully considered. In general, each division should be of sufficient independent importance that (1) separate observations or data points will be recorded for that subheading in the Results section, or (2) it requires separate treatment in the Discussion section of the manuscript. Manuscripts reporting research involving human subjects must include a statement in the Methods section indicating approval by the institutional review board and noting that informed consent was obtained from each patient. Manuscripts reporting research involving animals must include a statement in the Methods section that either the protocol was approved by the institutional animal care committee or that the animal care complied with the "Principles of Laboratory Animal Care" (formulated by the National Society for Medical Research) and the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" (NIH Publication No. 80-23, revised 1985). Results: All data and observations should be reported in logical sequence in the text, tables, and illustrations. Do not repeat in the text all the data in the tables and/or illustrations; summarize only important observations. Complex reports may require subheadings in the Results section. In general, these subsections parallel subsections of methods. Only data and observations relevant to the individual subsection should be included in each one. Repetition ofresults reported in other subsections should be avoided. Discussion: Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and conclusions that follow from them. Do not repeat in detail the data given in the Results section. Include in the Discussion the implications of the findings and their limitations, and relate the observations to other relevant studies. Link the conclusions with the goals ofthe study, but avoid unqualified statements and conclusions not supported completely by the data. Avoid claiming priority and alluding to work that has not been completed. State new hypotheses when warranted, but clearly label them as such. Recommendations, when appropriate, may be included.
REFERENCES Number the references consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned. The abbreviations used for periodicals cited in the references should follow the style of Index Medicus. For journal articles, list surnames and initials of all authors when six or less, such as: 1. Graham DJ, AlexanderJJ. The effects of thrombin on bovine aortic endothelial and smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg 1990; 11:307-313.
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d) Boston Illedi.·tech® Scientific Corporation Katzen Infusion, Mewissen Infusion. and Cragg Convertible are Imdemarks of Boslon Scienlific Corporalion.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS, Concluded When seven or more authors are listed, only the first three names need to be identified, followed by"et al," such as: 1. Patchell RA, Tibbs PA, WalshJW, et al. A randomized trial ofsurgery in the treatment of single metastases to the brain. N Engl J Med 1990; 322:494-500.
Abstracts, editorials, and letters to the editor should be noted as such. In the case ofbooks, the authors of a chapter, title of the chapter, editor(s), title of the book, edition, city, publisher, year, and specific pages must be provided. 1. BriefDK, Brener BJ. Extraanatomic bypasses. In: Wilson BE, Veith FJ, Hobson RW, Williams RA, eds. Vascular surgery: principles and practice. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1987; 414-424.
Please be sure that all documentation is accurate.
TABLES Tables should be referred to in the text, numbered sequentially in Arabic numerals, and have a title. All abbreviations used in the table should be explained in a footnote. Tables should be presented in the style used in the Journal. No vertical lines or shading should be included. Avoid excessive use of horizontal lines within the table.
ILLUSTRATIONS Illustrations should be limited to those required to show the essential features described in the paper. Unretouched glossy prints no larger than 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in) are desirable. Prints to be combined into one cut, such as anteroposterior and lateral views, should be the same height to facilitate reproduction. A tissue or transparent overlay may be used to designate the significant points of the illustrations. Drawings and charts should be rendered professionally in India ink on white paper. All photographs and drawings must be numbered and the top indicated on the back. For protection against loss or damage, each figure should then be neatly attached to paper (one illustration per page) and the number and top should be reindicated on this page. For attachment, avoid using glue, staples, or corner mounts. Because it holds the illustration securely to the page without damage, we recommend Scotch Remouable Magic Tape (3M, St Paul, MN). Please do not add letters or numbers to the face of the illustration to identify the figure (such as lA or lB). This will be done during the printing process. Arrows should not be placed on radiographs prior to photography for print production; they should be placed on the final print and should be removable. If arrows, letters, and numbers are added to prints, they must be of professional quality and must be removable. Professional artist service is available to authors without charge. The desired additions may simply be indicated on tissue or a transparent overlay attached to the print. Illustrations become the property of SCVIR and will be stored for 2 years after publication. Illustrations will be returned only on receipt of a written request from the corresponding author. We suggest that authors make and retain a set offigures in addition to the three sets submitted to the Journal.
and each caption should also appear below the corresponding illustration.
BOOK REVIEWS Any person who would like to help in reviewing books for JVIR should contact: Arthur C. Waltman, MD Department of Radiology • Massachusetts General Hospital 32 Fruit 8t • Boston MA 01224
UNITS AND ABBREVIATIONS Radiation measurements and laboratory values should be given in the International System ofUnits (SI) (resources: SI Units in Radiation Protection and Measurements, NCRP Report no. 82 [August 1985]; "Now Read This: The SI Units Are Here," JAMA 1986; 255:2329-2339). Blood pressure should still be reported in millimeters ofmercury. Abbreviations must be spelled out when first used in the text, such as "superficial femoral artery (SFA)." Laboratory slang, clinicaljargon, and uncommon abbreviations should be avoided. Discussion of previous literature and material presented must be restricted to the significant findings. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Written permission must be granted by the publisher and author to reproduce any previously published figures, and any such material must be clearly noted and its source given in the manuscript. A letter of permission must accompany photographs of patients or health care personnel if they could possibly be recognized; otherwise, the eyes must be blocked out to prevent identification. AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITY Authors must be certain that no manuscript on the same or similar material has been or will be submitted to another journal by themselves or others at their institution before their work appears in JVIR. The submission by authors of similar material to advertising media must be indicated at the time JVIR receives the manuscript.
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CAPTIONS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS A caption must be supplied for each illustration and should not duplicate text material. All figure captions should appear collectively on one or more pages separate from the text, 16A
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Checklist of Requirements: 1. Send 3 copies of manuscript and 3 copies of illustrations. 2. Mount each illustration on a separate page, 8 1/ 2 x 11 inches. Indicate figure number and top. 3. Double or triple space all parts of manuscript. 4. Send copyright and exclusive publication agreement with signatures of all authors. 5. Send institutional affiliation for each author and corresponding author's name, address, and phone number, and FAX or Telex number. 6. Send a brief abstract: 150 words for regular articles, 60 words for case reports and technical notes. 7. Give Sl units for radiation measurements and laboratory values. 8. Send copy of letter of permission to reprint a figure that was published previously.