《心胸與血管麻醉雜志》主要面向從事心臟、胸部或血管外科手術的麻醉醫師。JCVA的特點是多學科的方法，來自心臟、血管和胸外科醫生、心臟病學家和其他相關專家的貢獻。重點放在快速出版臨床相關資料。該期刊具有國際性，并鼓勵各大洲提交創新稿件。

The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is primarily aimed at anesthesiologists who deal with patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgical procedures. JCVA features a multidisciplinary approach, with contributions from cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other related specialists. Emphasis is placed on rapid publication of clinically relevant material. The journal is international in scope and encourages innovative submissions from all continents.