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Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
H-index 19

Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

1569-9293

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/icvts

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1243 138 222 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 189
Documents by Best Scientists*: 268
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.535
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery?

Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Radiology and Anesthesia are the subjects of interest in the journal. Aorta, Cardiac surgery, Preoperative care, Thoracotomy and Cardiothoracic surgery are some of the facets of Surgery tackled in the journal. Research on Aorta addressed in Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery frequently intersections with the field of Aneurysm.

The Internal medicine study featured in the journal draws parallels with the field of Oncology. The Oncology research dealing mostly with Lung cancer is the focus of Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Lung cancer studies presented in the journal focus on topics such as Non small cell and Pneumonectomy.

Cardiopulmonary bypass, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Mitral valve and Ejection fraction are all aspects of Cardiology discussed in it. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Radiology as it also encompasses Lung. Many of the studies tackled connect Aortic valve replacement with a similar field of study like Aortic valve stenosis.

  • Surgery (56.42%)
  • Internal medicine (36.04%)
  • Cardiology (29.82%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Towards evidence-based medicine in cardiothoracic surgery: best BETS. (720 citations)
  • Surgical versus conservative treatment of flail chest. Evaluation of the pulmonary status (240 citations)
  • Procedural, 30-day and one year outcome following CoreValve or Edwards transcatheter aortic valve implantation: results of the Belgian national registry (195 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:

The journal articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia and Cardiac surgery. The journal papers deal with Surgery in conjunction with Radiology and similar fields in Pneumonectomy. The most cited articles focus on Anesthesia but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Thoracotomy and Intensive care unit.

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:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, In patient and Confidence interval. Aorta, Retrospective cohort study, Stent, Aortic dissection and Aortic arch are all areas of Surgery tackled in Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Aorta research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Ascending aorta.

It focuses on Internal medicine research which is adjacent to topics in Gastroenterology. The journal facilitated presentations on Cardiology research, particularly Aortic valve replacement, Stenosis, Artery, Myocardial infarction and Heart failure. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Confidence interval and Propensity score matching.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Cavitary lung lesions and pneumothorax in a healthy patient with active coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) viral pneumonia. (4 citations)
  • Associations between mean arterial pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass and biomarkers of cerebral injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: secondary results from a randomized controlled trial. (4 citations)
  • Comparison of left ventricular unloading strategies on venoarterial extracorporeal life support. (3 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 Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Leo A. Bockeria (112 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joel Dunning (100 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jamil Hajj-Chahine (71 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ludwig K. von Segesser (65 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hiroshi Date (62 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 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 Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (136 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • James Cook University Hospital (114 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Hannover Medical School (80 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (79 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Zurich (78 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 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, 18.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.28% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.14% of all publications and 64.87% 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.

Further Education and Careers in Cardiothoracic Surgery

For our readers who are intrigued by the fascinating world of cardiothoracic surgery and aspire to be a part of this life-saving medical discipline, knowledge and education are paramount. As with any specialized medical field, cardiothoracic surgery demands years of rigorous schooling and training. The journey typically begins with a bachelor's degree followed by a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. After the completion of medical school, aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons are required to complete a residency in general surgery. This is followed by a fellowship program specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. It's important to note that the education and training requirements may vary depending on the country or state. For instance, let's take a look at the pathway to becoming a nurse practitioner in Hawaii. While, it's not exactly the same as becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon, nurse practitioners still play a crucial role in patient care within the cardiothoracic surgery. Interested readers can refer to this guide on nurse practitioner education requirements in Hawaii for further information. Remember the road is long and filled with numerous challenges, but the rewards are equally great. It’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives and contribute meaningfully to advancements in medicine. With that said, we encourage all aspiring healthcare professionals to persistently pursue their passion and make a positive change in healthcare one patient at a time.

Top Publications

  • Aortic dissection reconsidered: type, entry site, malperfusion classification adding clarity and enabling outcome prediction.

    Hans-Hinrich Sievers;Bartosz Rylski;Martin Czerny;Anna L M Baier

    (2020)
    126 Citations
  • 2019 EACTS/EACTA/EBCP guidelines on cardiopulmonary bypass in adult cardiac surgery

    Luc Puis;Milan Milojevic;Milan Milojevic;Christa Boer;Filip M J J De Somer

    (2020)
    76 Citations
  • Novel percutaneous dual-lumen cannula-based right ventricular assist device provides effective support for refractory right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation.

    Michael Salna;A Reshad Garan;Ajay J Kirtane;Dimitrios Karmpaliotis

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Risk factors for stroke after total aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique

    (2022)
    39 Citations
  • Narrative review on endovascular techniques for left subclavian artery revascularization during thoracic endovascular aortic repair and risk factors for postoperative stroke.

    Mario D'Oria;Mario D'Oria;Mario D'Oria;Kevin Mani;Randall DeMartino;Martin Czerny

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • An in vitro comparison of internally versus externally mounted leaflets in surgical aortic bioprostheses.

    Michiel D Vriesendorp;Rob A F de Lind van Wijngaarden;Vivek Rao;Michael G Moront

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Downstream thoracic endovascular aortic repair following zone 2, 100-mm stent graft frozen elephant trunk implantation.

    Maximilian Kreibich;Matthias Siepe;Tim Berger;Stoyan Kondov

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Mechanical circulatory support in coronavirus disease-2019-positive patients with severe respiratory failure.

    Ruslan Natanov;Olaf Wiesner;Axel Haverich;Christian Kühn

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Prediction of survival of patients in cardiogenic shock treated by surgically implanted Impella 5+ short-term left ventricular assist device.

    Gaik Nersesian;Carsten Tschöpe;Frank Spillmann;Tom Gromann

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Preoperative neurological deficit in acute type A aortic dissection.

    Maximilian Kreibich;Maximilian Kreibich;Nimesh D Desai;Joseph E Bavaria;Wilson Y Szeto

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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