American Journal of Cardiology

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Cardiology?

American Journal of Cardiology mainly deals with areas of study such as Internal medicine, Cardiology, Myocardial infarction, Surgery and Anesthesia. It blends together research topics in Internal medicine and In patient. In American Journal of Cardiology, Radiology, Blood pressure and Heart rate are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cardiology research.

Myocardial infarction and Angioplasty are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Surgery and the similar topic of Stenosis. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Anesthesia and Atrial fibrillation.

Stroke volume is a key component of Ejection fraction research discussed in the journal. American Journal of Cardiology features Percutaneous coronary intervention research that overlaps with concepts in Conventional PCI.

• Internal medicine (95.23%)
• Cardiology (92.88%)
• Myocardial infarction (17.17%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular hypertrophy: Comparison to necropsy findings (5353 citations)
• Effects of enalapril on mortality in severe congestive heart failure: Results of the Cooperative North Scandinavian Enalapril Survival Study (CONSENSUS) (3645 citations)
• Decreased heart rate variability and its association with increased mortality after acute myocardial infarction (3401 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Cardiology:

The journal papers mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Cardiology, Myocardial infarction, Surgery and Anesthesia. The published articles feature Internal medicine research that overlaps with concepts in Endocrinology. In addition to Cardiology research, the most cited articles aim to explore topics under Blood pressure and Heart rate.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Cardiology, Internal medicine, In patient, MEDLINE and Myocardial infarction. Some problems in Cardiology that were presented in American Journal of Cardiology overlapped with concepts under Stroke and Cohort. In the Internal medicine research discussed, Confidence interval, Meta-analysis, Hazard ratio, Conventional PCI and Transcatheter aortic are all tackled.

While the journal primarily focused on In patient, it also opened dialogues on the discipline of Stenosis. American Journal of Cardiology explores topics in MEDLINE which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Emergency medicine, Text mining, Intensive care medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. The journal focuses on Myocardial infarction but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Coronary artery disease and Incidence (epidemiology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Usefulness of Elevated Troponin to Predict Death in Patients With COVID-19 and Myocardial Injury. (15 citations)
• Lipid Profile and Subsequent Cardiovascular Disease among Young Adults Aged < 50 Years. (13 citations)
• Meta-analysis Evaluating the Utility of Colchicine in Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease (10 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in American Journal of Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• William C. Roberts (452 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
• Seung-Woon Rha (302 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Cheol Ung Choi (252 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hong Seog Seo (243 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Chang Gyu Park (242 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Journal of Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Harvard University (1386 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
• Mayo Clinic (932 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 22 less than at the previous edition,
• Brigham and Women's Hospital (894 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• National Institutes of Health (823 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Duke University (805 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 5.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.80% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.98% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.21% of all publications and 48.01% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Clinical Application and Career Opportunities in Cardiology Nursing

While we've thoroughly explored the expansive research topics and authorship trends present in the American Journal of Cardiology, it's also important to discuss the clinical applications and career opportunities that arise from this wealth of knowledge. In the medical community, the findings from these research studies greatly influence treatment protocols and can dictate the direction of patient care.

Consider, for example, the role of a cardiology nurse, who applies the insights gained through research in the course of their everyday duties. They utilize the latest advancements to treat patients with cardiovascular disease and educate families about prevention methods, in addition to potentially assisting in critical research studies themselves. Increasingly, many nursing professionals are choosing to specialize in cardiology, due to its dynamic and evolving nature.

For those interested in this field, there are several pathways to becoming a cardiology nurse. For instance, registered nurses (RNs) can opt to become certified cardiovascular nurses, or nurse practitioners can specialize in cardiology. Comprehensive education and real-world training are key factors in preparing for this career, and if you want to learn more about how to begin your journey, check out our guide on how to become a nurse in Oregon.

It's through the intersection of research, training, and hands-on experience that we can continue to enhance patient outcomes and push the boundaries of cardiology knowledge.