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Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2544 29 22 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 40
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 59
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.561
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cardiovascular Ultrasound?

Cardiovascular Ultrasound investigates studies in Internal medicine, Cardiology, Angiology, Ultrasound and Radiology. It covers various topics on Internal medicine such as Ejection fraction, Heart failure, Diastole, Coronary artery disease and Doppler echocardiography. The majority of Heart failure studies in Cardiovascular Ultrasound are focused on the subject of Cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Cardiovascular Ultrasound is mostly focused on Diastole, specifically Systole. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Cardiology and Blood pressure. The journal primarily dealt with subjects of interest in Angiology but also expanded the discussion to include studies in

  • Stress Echocardiography, which have a strong connection to Dobutamine,
  • Mitral valve that connect with fields like Mitral regurgitation..

The Ultrasound works featured in Cardiovascular Ultrasound incorporate elements from Doppler imaging, Nuclear medicine, Pathology and Reproducibility. The studies in Radiology featured incorporate elements of Coronary arteries and Artery. Aortic valve stenosis is a focus of the Stenosis works in it.

  • Internal medicine (90.41%)
  • Cardiology (78.97%)
  • Angiology (70.23%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Chest sonography: a useful tool to differentiate acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema from acute respiratory distress syndrome (329 citations)
  • Echocardiographic quantification of myocardial function using tissue deformation imaging, a guide to image acquisition and analysis using tissue Doppler and speckle tracking (300 citations)
  • Feasibility and reference values of left atrial longitudinal strain imaging by two-dimensional speckle tracking. (272 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cardiovascular Ultrasound:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Cardiology, Angiology, Radiology and Ultrasound. While the journal papers focused on Angiology, they were also able to explore topics like Pulmonary hypertension, Magnetic resonance imaging, Atrial fibrillation, Ventricular outflow tract and Intima-media thickness. The studies on Radiology discussed at the most cited papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Artery, Coronary arteries, Aorta and Common carotid artery.

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:

Cardiovascular Ultrasound explores disciplines such as Internal medicine, Angiology, Cardiology, Ultrasound and Ejection fraction. The Internal medicine research presented in it explores the relationship between Gestational age and the closely related topic of Fetus and Reference range. The research on Angiology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Speckle tracking echocardiography, Catheter ablation, Stroke, Concomitant and Left atrial.

The concepts on Cardiology presented in Cardiovascular Ultrasound can also apply to other research fields, including Area under the curve and Receiver operating characteristic. The work on Ultrasound tackled in Cardiovascular Ultrasound brings together disciplines like Pulse wave velocity, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Nuclear medicine and Aorta. Cardiovascular Ultrasound addresses concerns in Ejection fraction which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Ventricle, Mass index and Myopathy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A multicentric quality-control study of exercise Doppler echocardiography of the right heart and the pulmonary circulation. The RIGHT Heart International NETwork (RIGHT-NET). (2 citations)
  • Left ventricular global longitudinal strain predicts elevated cardiac pressures and poor clinical outcomes in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. (1 citations)
  • Feasibility of focused cardiac ultrasound during cardiac arrest in the emergency department. (1 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 Ultrasound (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Eugenio Picano (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gert Baumann (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Adrian C. Borges (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fabian Knebel (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maurizio Galderisi (19 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Cardiovascular Ultrasound (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Karolinska University Hospital (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Charité (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • National Research Council (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Royal Institute of Technology (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Siena (14 papers) absent at the last 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, 3.12% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.90% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 19.35% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.68% of all publications and 58.06% 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 Cardiovascular Ultrasound

A missing section that could enhance the depth of the article according to Google Search Quality Guidelines, could be one dedicated to the career opportunities a student or professional can avail if they delve into the field of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. This can also refer the readers to various programs or courses to obtain the requisite academic qualifications. With substantial knowledge and exposure in the field of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, numerous rewarding career opportunities can be evaluated. As Cardiovascular diseases continue to remain one of the leading causes of death globally, the need for dedicated and skilled professionals in this field is more prevalent than ever.

These professionals can extend their expertise as cardiovascular sonographers, echocardiographers, vascular technologists, educators, or consultants. Hospitals, private clinics, academic institutions, or research labs can serve as potent working platforms.

Aspiring professionals might consider enrolling in the best np programs in New York to gain proficiency in areas like internal medicine, angiology, radiology, and cardiology that are at the core of cardiovascular ultrasound. These programs provide an in-depth understanding of the field, extensive hands-on experience, and can significantly boost career prospects.

Cardiovascular ultrasound professionals are well-compensated for their skills with an ample range of job opportunities. As this field continues to grow and advance, it promises a fulfilling and dynamic career path for all those interested.

Top Publications

  • Fragmented QRS as an early predictor of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in healthy individuals: a nested case-control study in the era of speckle tracking echocardiography

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Myocardial contrast echocardiography assessment of perfusion abnormalities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • A multicentric quality-control study of exercise Doppler echocardiography of the right heart and the pulmonary circulation. The RIGHT Heart International NETwork (RIGHT-NET).

    Francesco Ferrara;Luna Gargani;Carla Contaldi;Gergely Agoston

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular untwisting-filling interplay

    Amir Hodzic;Amir Hodzic;Damien Garcia;Eric Saloux;Paula A. B. Ribeiro

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Evaluation of intraventricular flow by multimodality imaging: a review and meta-analysis

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Global and regional right ventricular mechanics in repaired tetralogy of Fallot with chronic severe pulmonary regurgitation: a three-dimensional echocardiography study.

    Jurate Bidviene;Denisa Muraru;Attila Kovacs;Bálint Lakatos

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Comparison of global and regional myocardial strains in patients with heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction vs hypertension vs age-matched control.

    Hyung Yoon Kim;Hyung Yoon Kim;Sung Ji Park;Sang Chol Lee;Shin Yi Chang

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Quantification of left ventricular mass by echocardiography compared to cardiac magnet resonance imaging in hemodialysis patients.

    Sören Jendrik Grebe;Uwe Malzahn;Julian Donhauser;Dan Liu

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Pre- and postoperative left atrial and ventricular volumetric and deformation analyses in severe aortic regurgitation

    Jonas Jenner;Jonas Jenner;Ali Ilami;Ali Ilami;Johan Petrini;Per Eriksson

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Speckle tracking echocardiographically-based analysis of ventricular strain in children: an intervendor comparison.

    Alessandra M. Ferraro;Alessandra M. Ferraro;Adi Adar;Sunil J. Ghelani;Sunil J. Ghelani;Lynn A. Sleeper;Lynn A. Sleeper

    (2020)
    8 Citations

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