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Annals of Thoracic Surgery
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Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 336 423 1128 41

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Number of Best Scientists*: 533
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1216
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 14
SCIMAGO H-index: 230
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.226
Impact Factor: 3.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Annals of Thoracic Surgery?

The journal investigates areas of study like Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia and Radiology. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Surgery, apply to Cardiopulmonary bypass as well. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery focuses on different Internal medicine studies like Aortic valve, Mitral valve, Heart disease, Ventricle and Stenosis.

The presentations discussing Cardiology offer insights in topics such as Hemodynamics, Myocardial infarction, Pulmonary artery, Aortic valve replacement and Heart failure. The work on Anesthesia tackled in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery brings together disciplines like Cardiac surgery, Perfusion and Ischemia. Derivation and Bypass grafting are some of the facets of Artery tackled in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

  • Surgery (58.30%)
  • Internal medicine (33.92%)
  • Cardiology (29.63%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Randomized trial of lobectomy versus limited resection for T1 N0 non-small cell lung cancer (2018 citations)
  • Appendage obliteration to reduce stroke in cardiac surgical patients with atrial fibrillation (1130 citations)
  • Continuous intravenous insulin infusion reduces the incidence of deep sternal wound infection in diabetic patients after cardiac surgical procedures. (1088 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Annals of Thoracic Surgery:

The journal papers investigate areas of study like Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia and Cardiopulmonary bypass. The journal articles explore research in Surgery and the adjacent study of Respiratory disease. The Anesthesia research tackled in the published articles is interrelated with Thoracotomy which concerns subjects like Thoracoscopy.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Surgery, Internal medicine, MEDLINE, Cardiology and Cardiac surgery are among the topics commonly tackled in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The study on Surgery presented in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery intersects with the topics under Aortic valve replacement. It connects the study in Internal medicine with the closely related area of Gastroenterology.

The MEDLINE works featured in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery incorporate elements from Text mining, Cardiothoracic surgery, General surgery and Intensive care medicine. It centers on topics in Cardiology, with a focus on Artery. It features research on Hazard ratio in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Confidence interval.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Does Tweeting Improve Citations? One-Year Results From the TSSMN Prospective Randomized Trial. (58 citations)
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2020 Annual Report (34 citations)
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Severe COVID-19. (27 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.

The top authors publishing in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hartzell V. Schaff (187 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
  • Irving L. Kron (176 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Joseph A. Dearani (167 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 19 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jeffrey P. Jacobs (157 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Eugene H. Blackstone (156 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (807 papers) published 70 papers at the last edition, 32 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (754 papers) published 56 papers at the last edition, 24 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (748 papers) published 50 papers at the last edition, 26 more than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (686 papers) published 47 papers at the last edition, 16 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cleveland Clinic (672 papers) published 62 papers at the last edition, 41 more than 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, 11.38% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.17% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.81% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.38% of all publications and 52.65% 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.

Career Opportunities in Thoracic Surgery

While the field of thoracic surgery is multifaceted and complex, it also promises rewarding career opportunities for budding professionals. Thoracic surgeons are specialized in the surgical management of disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest. Entering this field requires comprehensive training in general surgery or a thoracic-specialized program. After completing a bachelor's degree, aspiring thoracic surgeons must enroll in a medical school and pass national exams. Subsequently, they must pursue a general surgery residency, which lasts about five to seven years. After residency, one can specialize in cardiothoracic surgery or vascular thoracic surgery by completing a fellow residency in the respective field. The rewarding practice of thoracic surgery requires surgical skills, medical knowledge, and a high level of manual dexterity. Surgeons who have mastered these skills find great satisfaction in diagnosing and treating patients, and the role is highly respected within the medical community. New Jersey, in particular, boasts a strong community of medical professionals, including thoracic surgeons. If you are interested in becoming a thoracic surgeon in this region, you can find more detailed information about the process, educational requirements, and other necessary credentials on this page, how to be a nurse in New Jersey. This source provides comprehensive information for those wishing to embark on a career in the medical field in New Jersey, offering valuable insights and much-needed guidance. In conclusion, a career in thoracic surgery is a challenging but rewarding path that offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and fulfillment.

Top Publications

  • STS-ACC TVT Registry of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

    John D. Carroll;Michael J. Mack;Sreekanth Vemulapalli;Howard C. Herrmann

    (2021)
    848 Citations
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2020 Annual Report

    Ezequiel J. Molina;Palak Shah;Michael S. Kiernan;William K. Cornwell

    (2021)
    479 Citations
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2019 Annual Report: The Changing Landscape of Devices and Indications.

    Jeffrey J Teuteberg;Joseph C Cleveland;Jennifer A Cowger;Robert S Higgins

    (2020)
    335 Citations
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2022 Annual Report: Focus on 2018 Heart Transplant Allocation System.

    (2022)
    247 Citations
  • Novel Percutaneous Tracheostomy for Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19.

    Luis Angel;Zachary N. Kon;Stephanie H. Chang;Samaan Rafeq

    (2020)
    166 Citations
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy in the United States: A Report from the STS/ACC TVT Registry

    Michael Mack;John D. Carroll;Vinod Thourani;Sreekanth Vemulapalli

    (2021)
    162 Citations
  • STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2021 Update on Outcomes, Quality, and Research.

    Michael E. Bowdish;Richard S. D’Agostino;Richard S. D’Agostino;Vinod H. Thourani;Thomas A. Schwann

    (2021)
    148 Citations
  • Twelfth Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support Report: Readmissions After Left Ventricular Assist Device

    (2022)
    125 Citations
  • Fourth Annual Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support (Pedimacs) Report

    David L S Morales;Iki Adachi;David M Peng;Pranava Sinha

    (2020)
    110 Citations
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2020 Update on Outcomes and Research.

    Michael E. Bowdish;Richard S. D’Agostino;Richard S. D’Agostino;Vinod H. Thourani;Nimesh Desai

    (2020)
    102 Citations

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