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Cardiovascular Research
H-index 74

Cardiovascular Research

0008-6363

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/cardiovascres

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 97 686 887 71

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1178
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1236
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 44
SCIMAGO H-index: 251
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.947
Impact Factor: 13.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cardiovascular Research?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Cell biology and Anesthesia. Heart failure, Ischemia, Myocyte, Myocardial infarction and Blood pressure are Internal medicine topics of special interest in the journal. The in-depth study on Heart failure also explores topics in the intersecting field of Heart disease.

The Ischemia study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Pharmacology. Infarction is a focus of the Myocardial infarction works in the journal. Cardiovascular Research explores topics in Endocrinology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Receptor and Calcium.

Cardiology research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Diastole and Heart rate. Topics in Cell biology were tackled in line with various other fields like Biochemistry and Vascular smooth muscle. The research on Endothelium tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Endothelial stem cell and Nitric oxide.

  • Internal medicine (59.91%)
  • Endocrinology (35.46%)
  • Cardiology (26.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Structure and function of matrix metalloproteinases and TIMPs (2319 citations)
  • The inflammatory response in myocardial infarction (1714 citations)
  • Relationships between preclinical cardiac electrophysiology, clinical QT interval prolongation and torsade de pointes for a broad range of drugs : Evidence for a provisional safety margin in drug development (1275 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cardiovascular Research:

The most cited papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Cell biology and Myocyte. Endocrinology study tackled in the journal publications is connected to the field of Receptor. While Cardiology is the focus of the most cited papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Anesthesia and Blood pressure.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Heart failure, Cardiology, Inflammation and Cell biology. The journal explores issues in Internal medicine which can be linked to other research areas like Endocrinology and Oncology. The journal focuses on Heart failure as well as the interrelated topic of Bioinformatics.

In Cardiovascular Research, Cancer research, Macrophage and Disease are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Inflammation research. Immunology research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Immune system.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Erratum to: Hypertension, the renin-angiotensin system, and the risk of lower respiratory tract infections and lung injury: implications for COVID-19: European Society of Hypertension COVID-19 Task Force Review of Evidence. (65 citations)
  • Empagliflozin improves endothelial and cardiomyocyte function in human heart failure with preserved ejection fraction via reduced pro-inflammatory-oxidative pathways and protein kinase Gα oxidation. (33 citations)
  • Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart. (20 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 Cardiovascular Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stanley Nattel (78 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition,
  • Derek M. Yellon (73 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • David Garcia-Dorado (66 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lina Badimon (54 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rainer Schulz (52 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 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 Cardiovascular Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (310 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (232 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (216 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Maastricht University (206 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 18 more than at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (192 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 4.23% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.33% of all publications and 49.16% 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.

Potential Career Paths in Medical Research

While academic research offers exciting opportunities and immense potential, many students and young professionals often wonder about their future career prospects. This is especially true for those interested in the intersection of research and medicine. One such career option that combines clinical practice with applied research is that of a Nurse Practitioner, a profession that welcomes people with a background in biomedical research. A Nurse Practitioner operates directly with patients, providing a range of medical care services, and also participating in applied or clinical research. They are authorized to conduct patient examinations, diagnose and manage health problems, and may additionally participate in disease prevention, wellness, or research initiatives. The profession is both rewarding and challenging, often requiring a solid foundation in both medical knowledge and research experience. For someone with a background or interest in Cardiovascular Research, becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology may provide a unique blend of patient interaction, clinical practice, and research. As Nurse Practitioners frequently engage with patients suffering from heart conditions, they may find themselves at the forefront of understanding and applying new studies, methods, or treatments evolved from groundbreaking research, including those presented in our journal. In terms of geographical preferences, location-specific opportunities, such as becoming a nurse practitioner in New Hampshire, often highlight the localized nuances in healthcare delivery. To explore more about this career track, we've gathered information on {anchor} that elaborates on the educational and licensure prerequisites, potential responsibilities, and expected career growth projections. This career pathway discussion stresses the wide array of possibilities that open up with a background in medical research, therefore encouraging more individuals to pursue and contribute to this ever-evolving field.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and the cardiovascular system: implications for risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options.

    Tomasz J Guzik;Tomasz J Guzik;Saidi A Mohiddin;Anthony Dimarco;Vimal Patel

    (2020)
    1517 Citations
  • Loss of life expectancy from air pollution compared to other risk factors: a worldwide perspective

    Jos Lelieveld;Jos Lelieveld;Andrea Pozzer;Ulrich Pöschl;Mohammed Fnais

    (2020)
    736 Citations
  • Cardiac fibrosis

    (2020)
    668 Citations
  • Endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19: a position paper of the ESC Working Group for Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology, and the ESC Council of Basic Cardiovascular Science.

    Paul C. Evans;G. Ed Rainger;Justin C. Mason;Tomasz J. Guzik

    (2020)
    397 Citations
  • Hypertension, the renin-angiotensin system, and the risk of lower respiratory tract infections and lung injury: implications for COVID-19.

    Reinhold Kreutz;Engi Abd El-Hady Algharably;Michel Azizi;Piotr Dobrowolski

    (2020)
    381 Citations
  • Regional and global contributions of air pollution to risk of death from COVID-19.

    Andrea Pozzer;Francesca Dominici;Andy Haines;Christian Witt

    (2020)
    353 Citations
  • Cardiac monocytes and macrophages after myocardial infarction

    Claire Peet;Aleksandar Ivetic;Daniel Ian Bromage;Ajay Manmohan Shah

    (2020)
    347 Citations
  • Periodontitis is associated with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Eva Muñoz Aguilera;Jean Suvan;Jacopo Buti;Marta Czesnikiewicz-Guzik

    (2020)
    291 Citations
  • Higher mortality of COVID-19 in males: sex differences in immune response and cardiovascular comorbidities.

    Laura A Bienvenu;Jonathan Noonan;Xiaowei Wang;Karlheinz Peter

    (2020)
    279 Citations
  • Vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis: time for a re-assessment.

    Mandy O J Grootaert;Martin R Bennett

    (2021)
    258 Citations

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