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JAMA Cardiology
H-index 86

JAMA Cardiology

2380-6583

Published by: American Medical Association

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 59 919 866 86

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1036
Documents by Best Scientists*: 889
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 42
SCIMAGO H-index: 127
SCIMAGO SJR: 5.936
Impact Factor: 14.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at JAMA Cardiology?

JAMA Cardiology was organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Cardiology, MEDLINE, Myocardial infarction and Heart failure. It encompasses presentations on Internal medicine, specifically Hazard ratio, Interquartile range, Randomized controlled trial, Cohort study and Cohort. The work tackled in JAMA Cardiology goes beyond the discipline of Hazard ratio as it also encompasses Proportional hazards model.

It features Randomized controlled trial research that overlaps with concepts in Placebo. The research on Cohort study discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Retrospective cohort study. It connects the study in Cohort with the closely related area of Prospective cohort study.

Ejection fraction, Atrial fibrillation, Coronary artery disease, Aortic valve stenosis and Stenosis studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Cardiology presented. The research on MEDLINE featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Text mining, Emergency medicine and Intensive care medicine. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Myocardial infarction and the similar topic of Stroke.

  • Internal medicine (50.54%)
  • Cardiology (31.73%)
  • MEDLINE (23.16%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Association of Cardiac Injury With Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. (2067 citations)
  • Cardiovascular Implications of Fatal Outcomes of Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (1899 citations)
  • Cardiac Involvement in a Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (976 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at JAMA Cardiology:

The journal articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Cardiology, Heart failure, Cohort study and Hazard ratio. The journal publications explore issues in Cardiology which can be linked to other research areas like Clinical trial and Blood pressure. While the primary focus in the journal publications is Cohort study, they also dissect topics surrounding Cohort and Stroke and Physical therapy as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Myocardial infarction

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

JAMA Cardiology mainly tackles studies in Internal medicine, MEDLINE, Cardiology, Heart failure and Interquartile range. It concentrates on Internal medicine topics that focus on Hazard ratio, Ejection fraction, Cohort study, Myocardial infarction and Randomized controlled trial. The journal focuses on Ejection fraction but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Placebo and Cardiomyopathy.

Some problems in Cohort study that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Coronary artery disease, Odds ratio, Young adult and Risk factor. The research on MEDLINE tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Text mining and Intensive care medicine. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Heart failure, it also covered topics in Diabetes mellitus and Dapagliflozin.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Association of SGLT2 Inhibitors With Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis. (92 citations)
  • Myocarditis Following Immunization With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Members of the US Military. (57 citations)
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 and the Athletic Heart: Emerging Perspectives on Pathology, Risks, and Return to Play. (56 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 JAMA Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gregg C. Fonarow (69 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Clyde W. Yancy (54 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Deepak L. Bhatt (42 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Robert O. Bonow (41 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Marc S. Sabatine (33 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 6 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 JAMA Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (250 papers) published 42 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (194 papers) published 45 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (177 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (167 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (85 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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, 4.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 48.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 26.43% 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 After Graduating in Cardiology

The field of Cardiology offers a range of rewarding career opportunities for graduates. Whether you have specialized in Internal Medicine, Heart Failure, or MEDLINE, you can embark on a satisfying career journey that helps to improve healthcare outcomes.

Healthcare facilities across the globe always require competent cardiologists to cater to the needs of their patients. In the U.S, for instance, the demand for cardiac specialists has been rising due to the prevalence of heart diseases.

Besides choosing to work in hospitals, mediums, and large clinics, cardiologists can also find intriguing opportunities in academia. Universities with robust Medical Schools such as Stanford and Harvard often have positions for educators with expertise in cardiology. Similarly, many of these institutions also offer research opportunities where professionals can contribute to the scientific understanding of heart diseases while advancing their careers.

For students drawn to the flexibility of distance learning, pursuing an online degree in nursing can serve as a suitable pathway to a career in cardiology. Top institutions such as the online nursing schools in best online nursing programs in ohio offer programs that are specifically designed for students considering a career in cardiology.

Once trained, a career in cardiology is rewarding not just in terms of the difference you can make in patients' lives, but you also stand to enjoy significant financial benefits. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for cardiologists in the U.S was $409,665 in May 2020, providing further testament to the benefits drawn from joining the field.

In summary, a career in cardiology can be rewarding, providing opportunities to make meaningful contributions to public health. With several pathways available, graduates can choose different paths to join this exciting and pivotal field.

Top Publications

  • Outcomes of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Recently Recovered From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

    Valentina O Püntmann;M. Ludovica Carerj;Imke Wieters;Masia Fahim

    (2020)
    2132 Citations
  • Cardiac Involvement in a Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

    Riccardo M. Inciardi;Laura Lupi;Gregorio Zaccone;Leonardo Italia

    (2020)
    1980 Citations
  • Potential Effects of Coronaviruses on the Cardiovascular System: A Review.

    Mohammad Madjid;Payam Safavi-Naeini;Scott D. Solomon;Orly Vardeny

    (2020)
    1970 Citations
  • Association of SGLT2 Inhibitors With Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis.

    Darren K. McGuire;Weichung J. Shih;Weichung J. Shih;Francesco Cosentino;Bernard Charbonnel

    (2021)
    863 Citations
  • Association of Cardiac Infection With SARS-CoV-2 in Confirmed COVID-19 Autopsy Cases.

    Diana Lindner;Antonia Fitzek;Hanna Bräuninger;Ganna Aleshcheva

    (2020)
    713 Citations
  • Association of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) With Myocardial Injury and Mortality.

    Robert O. Bonow;Gregg C. Fonarow;Patrick T. O'Gara;Clyde W. Yancy

    (2020)
    666 Citations
  • Myocarditis Following Immunization With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Members of the US Military.

    Jay Montgomery;Jay Montgomery;Margaret Ryan;Margaret Ryan;Renata Engler;Donna Hoffman;Donna Hoffman

    (2021)
    508 Citations
  • Association of Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers With Testing Positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

    Neil Mehta;Ankur Kalra;Amy S. Nowacki;Scott Anjewierden

    (2020)
    446 Citations
  • Sex Differences in Blood Pressure Trajectories Over the Life Course.

    Hongwei Ji;Hongwei Ji;Andy Kim;Andy Kim;Joseph E. Ebinger;Teemu J. Niiranen;Teemu J. Niiranen

    (2020)
    351 Citations
  • A New Equation for Calculation of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Patients With Normolipidemia and/or Hypertriglyceridemia

    Maureen Sampson;Clarence Ling;Qian Sun;Roa Harb

    (2020)
    345 Citations

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