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Cerebrovascular Diseases
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Cerebrovascular Diseases

1015-9770

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/224153

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 243 42 50 12
Medicine 1317 137 161 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 190
Documents by Best Scientists*: 200
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 122
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.689
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cerebrovascular Diseases?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Stroke, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Radiology and Surgery. Topics in Stroke were tackled in line with various other fields like Anesthesia, Physical therapy, Prospective cohort study and Emergency medicine. The studies in Physical therapy featured incorporate elements of Physical medicine and rehabilitation and MEDLINE.

The Ischemic stroke, Atrial fibrillation, Acute ischemic stroke and Stenosis studies presented in Cerebrovascular Diseases fall under the field of Internal medicine, but it also has connections to other fields such as In patient. The work on Cardiology addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Cerebral infarction. The journal encompasses presentations on Radiology, specifically Magnetic resonance imaging, Magnetic resonance angiography, Angiography and Transcranial Doppler.

  • Stroke (47.25%)
  • Internal medicine (40.08%)
  • Cardiology (31.65%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008 (1841 citations)
  • Mannheim carotid intima-media thickness consensus (2004-2006). An update on behalf of the Advisory Board of the 3rd and 4th Watching the Risk Symposium, 13th and 15th European Stroke Conferences, Mannheim, Germany, 2004, and Brussels, Belgium, 2006. (1212 citations)
  • Mannheim Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Plaque Consensus (2004-2006-2011). An Update on Behalf of the Advisory Board of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Watching the Risk Symposia, at the 13th, 15th and 20th European Stroke Conferences, Mannheim, Germany, 2004, Brussels, Belgium, 2006, and Hamburg, Germany, 2011. (830 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cerebrovascular Diseases:

The journal papers focus on Stroke, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Physical therapy and Anesthesia. The most cited papers explore topics in Stroke which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Prospective cohort study, Surgery, MEDLINE, Emergency medicine and Severity of illness. The published papers with studies in Cardiology featured incorporate elements of Cerebral infarction and Acute ischemic stroke.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Stroke, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Odds ratio and Confidence interval. While Stroke is the focus of Cerebrovascular Diseases, it also provided insights into the studies of Incidence (epidemiology) and Emergency medicine. It holds forums on Cardiology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Internal carotid artery and Risk factor.

The journal facilitates discussions on Odds ratio that incorporate concepts from other fields like Diabetes mellitus, Propensity score matching, Cohort study and Confounding. The journal explores research in Confidence interval alongside concepts in Subarachnoid hemorrhage and other areas of study in Complication. Aside from discussions in Intracerebral hemorrhage, it also deals with the subject of Cohort which intersects with Acute ischemic stroke disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Association between Presence of Comorbidities and COVID-19 Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (7 citations)
  • Does Body Mass Index Impact the Outcome of Stroke Patients Who Received Intravenous Thrombolysis (4 citations)
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on a Regional Stroke Thrombectomy Service in the United Kingdom. (4 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 Cerebrovascular Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael G. Hennerici (140 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peter M. Rothwell (96 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • José M. Ferro (84 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Julien Bogousslavsky (80 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kazunori Toyoda (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less 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 Cerebrovascular Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Heidelberg University (110 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (54 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Edinburgh (54 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Columbia University (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charité (51 papers) published 1 paper 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, 5.47% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 9.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.44% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.88% of all publications and 67.77% 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 Perspective: The Role of Speech-Language Pathologist in Cerebrovascular Diseases

A significant, yet often overlooked, professional in the field of cerebrovascular diseases is the Speech-Language Pathologist. Their role is crucial in aiding patients who have experienced strokes or other cerebrovascular incidents, which could result in communication and swallowing difficulties. They work within an interdisciplinary team, alongside cardiologists, radiologists, and internal medicine specialists to provide comprehensive care. These medical professionals require a specialized set of skills in order to diagnose and treat language, speech, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in both adults and children. They implement targeted therapy plans based on individual patient needs, and also conduct research to improve current treatment methodologies. In order for a professional to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist, specific licensing requirements need to be met. These differ from state to state, so those interested in joining this impactful field need to ensure that they are familiar with the regulations in their area. If you are curious about the exact requirements in California, for example, you can learn about the california slp license requirements on our career guide page. A career in Speech-Language Pathology within the context of Cerebrovascular Diseases not only promises the satisfaction of making a significant, positive impact on patients’ lives, but also offers the opportunity to participate in vital research that can shape the future of this medical field.

Top Publications

  • Mechanisms of Stroke in COVID-19.

    J David Spence;Gabriel R de Freitas;L Creed Pettigrew;Hakan Ay

    (2020)
    220 Citations
  • Stroke Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: International Expert Panel Review.

    Narayanaswamy Venketasubramanian;Craig Anderson;Hakan Ay;Selma Aybek

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Higher Mortality of Ischaemic Stroke Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 Compared to Historical Controls.

    Stephanie L. Harrison;Elnara Fazio-Eynullayeva;Deirdre A. Lane;Paula Underhill

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Long-Term Complications and Influence on Outcome in Patients Surviving Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Stefan T Gerner;Jonathan Reichl;Christina Custal;Sebastian Brandner

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Biomarkers in the Prediction of Hemorrhagic Transformation in Acute Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Soumya Krishnamoorthy;Gurpreet Singh;Jithu Jose K;Biju Soman

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Delayed Stroke Treatment during COVID-19 Pandemic in China.

    Shiyuan Gu;Shiyuan Gu;Zhengze Dai;Huachao Shen;Yongjie Bai

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Fifty Years of Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment: A Personal History.

    James C Grotta

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Developing a Stroke Risk Prediction Model Using Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Suita Study.

    Ahmed Arafa;Yoshihiro Kokubo;Haytham A Sheerah;Yukie Sakai

    (2021)
    25 Citations

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