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Current Vascular Pharmacology
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Current Vascular Pharmacology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1983 35 54 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 46
Documents by Best Scientists*: 62
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.726
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Current Vascular Pharmacology?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Disease and Diabetes mellitus. It links adjacent topics like Internal medicine with Surgery. It focuses on Cardiology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Stroke and Kidney disease.

Insulin resistance, Endothelium, Insulin, Endothelial dysfunction and Oxidative stress are Endocrinology topics of special interest in Current Vascular Pharmacology. While Disease is the focus of Current Vascular Pharmacology, it also provided insights into the studies of Inflammation, Bioinformatics and Intensive care medicine. The Inflammation study featured falls within the larger field of Immunology.

The study on Bioinformatics presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Pathology. The journal holds forums on Intensive care medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Randomized controlled trial and Clinical trial.

  • Internal medicine (48.49%)
  • Cardiology (20.39%)
  • Endocrinology (19.38%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Role of Nitric Oxide on Endothelial Function (480 citations)
  • Ginseng Compounds: An Update on Their Molecular Mechanisms and Medical Applications (437 citations)
  • Macrophage activation in atherosclerosis: pathogenesis and pharmacology of plaque rupture. (256 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Vascular Pharmacology:

The most cited papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Disease, Diabetes mellitus and Inflammation. While the primary focus in the journal articles is Internal medicine, they also dissect topics surrounding Cardiology and Arterial stiffness as a whole. While the journal publications focused on Diabetes mellitus, they were also able to explore topics like Kidney disease and Bioinformatics.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Current Vascular Pharmacology mainly cover the fields of Internal medicine, Cardiology, Disease, MEDLINE and Diabetes mellitus. The study of Endocrinology and how it intertwines with concepts under Area under the curve were explored in the presented Internal medicine research. The work on Cardiology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Arterial stiffness and Diastole.

The research on Disease featured in it combines topics in other fields like Arterial disease and Atorvastatin. MEDLINE research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Ldl cholesterol, Beta (finance), Oncology and Diversity (business). The presented research on Artery deals specifically with Vascular smooth muscle but it also addresses topics in Myocardial infarction.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment with 3 different statins of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in military personnel. Do genetics play a role? (3 citations)
  • PCSK9 Inhibitors and Ezetimibe Monotherapy in Patients Not Receiving Statins: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. (2 citations)
  • Have we learnt all from IMPROVE-IT? Part I. Core results and subanalyses on the effects of ezetimibe added to statin therapy related to age, gender and selected chronic diseases (kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) (2 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 Current Vascular Pharmacology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dimitri P. Mikhailidis (68 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Vasilios G. Athyros (59 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Niki Katsiki (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Asterios Karagiannis (42 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Moses Elisaf (25 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 Current Vascular Pharmacology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (85 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 23 less than at the previous edition,
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (59 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (42 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Ioannina (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Milan (22 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, 6.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.29% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.90% of all publications and 42.86% 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.

Education and Training Opportunities for Vascular Pharmacologists

For aspiring vascular pharmacologists, acquiring a solid foundation of knowledge and skills is vital. This often begins by earning a degree in subjects like biomedical science or biology and further specializing in fields such as internal medicine, cardiothoracic surgery or endocrinology. Throughout the academic journey, students can benefit from cultivating a deep understanding of various diseases, vascular biology, and associated pharmacology. For this, studying in top-notch educational institutions nurturing specialized research can prove highly beneficial.

For instance, if you're based in Hawaii and considering the medical field, studying in one of the accredited nursing schools in Hawaii might be an excellent place to begin. These academic institutions provide extensive clinical practice and theoretical training designed to provide holistic nursing education and training. After completion, graduates may pursue further specialization by transitioning into more advanced research areas such as vascular pharmacology.

However, academic pursuits complemented by active engagement in relevant research activities throughout your education can substantially deepen your understanding of the nuances affecting vascular biology and associated pharmacological developments. Participation in academic journals such as the Current Vascular Pharmacology can provide insights into ongoing research and may even inspire your own research directions.

Expanding your network to include professional relationships with established researchers may also be beneficial for professional development and career advancement. Remember, an academic journey enriched with diverse experiences can equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to make significant contributions to vascular pharmacology.

Top Publications

  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; New Kids on the Block.

    Vasilios G Athyros;Stergios A Polyzos;Jiannis Kountouras;Niki Katsiki

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Primary Sjögren's Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease.

    Konstantinos Melissaropoulos;Dimitrios Bogdanos;Theodoros Dimitroulas;Lazaros I Sakkas

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Thromboprophylaxis in Patients with COVID-19: Systematic Review of National and International Clinical Guidance Reports.

    Konstantinos G Kyriakoulis;Anastasios Kollias;Ioannis G Kyriakoulis;Ioanna A Kyprianou

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • The Innate Immune System and Cardiovascular Disease in ESKD: Monocytes and Natural Killer Cells.

    Evangelia Dounousi;Anila Duni;Katerina K Naka;Georgios Vartholomatos

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Coronary Calcium Risk Score and Cardiovascular Risk

    Angelica Lehker;Debabrata Mukherjee

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Antipsychotic Drugs and Risk of Developing Venous Thromboembolism and Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Omid Arasteh;Homa Nomani;Hamed Baharara;Seyed Alireza Sadjadi

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Cardiovascular Disease in Spondyloarthritides.

    Charalampos Papagoras;Paraskevi V Voulgari;Alexandros A Drosos

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • An Eight-year, Single-center Experience on Ultrasound Assisted Thrombolysis with Moderate-dose, Slow-infusion Regimen in Pulmonary Embolism.

    (2022)
    16 Citations
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Vascular Disease.

    Roberta Forlano;Benjamin H Mullish;Rooshi Nathwani;Ameet Dhar

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Cardiovascular Consequences of Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases.

    Fabiola Atzeni;Valeria Nucera;Elisabetta Gerratana;Alessia Fiorenza

    (2020)
    14 Citations

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