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Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatric Cardiology

0172-0643

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/246

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1776 98 163 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 144
Documents by Best Scientists*: 209
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 87
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.622
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pediatric Cardiology?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Cardiac surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Vascular surgery and Surgery. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Cardiac surgery, it also covered topics in Anesthesia, Cardiac catheterization, Radiology, Heart disease and Pediatrics. Radiology research is concerned with Angiography in particular.

The presentations discussing Internal medicine offer insights in topics such as Ventricle, Pulmonary artery, Heart failure, Tetralogy of Fallot and Stenosis. The work tackled in Pediatric Cardiology goes beyond the discipline of Cardiology as it also encompasses Diastole. It holds forums on Vascular surgery that merges themes from other disciplines such as Retrospective cohort study, Great arteries, Intensive care medicine, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome and Ductus arteriosus.

The majority of Surgery studies are focused on the issues of Percutaneous.

  • Cardiac surgery (77.24%)
  • Internal medicine (64.16%)
  • Cardiology (59.88%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Incidence of congenital heart disease: I. Postnatal incidence (637 citations)
  • NORMAL ECG STANDARDS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN (424 citations)
  • Incidence of congenital heart disease: II. Prenatal incidence. (344 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pediatric Cardiology:

The most cited publications focus largely on the fields of Cardiac surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Vascular surgery and Surgery. The published articles explore topics in Cardiac surgery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Anesthesia, Cardiac catheterization, Heart disease, Tetralogy of Fallot and Pediatrics. Retrospective cohort study, Intensive care medicine, Radiology, Fontan procedure and Cardiopulmonary bypass are some topics wherein Vascular surgery research discussed in the journal publications has an impact.

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 topics of Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology and Surgery are the focal point of discussions in Pediatric Cardiology. The work on Cardiac surgery tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Retrospective cohort study, Hemodynamics, Heart disease, Tetralogy of Fallot and Cohort. Pediatric Cardiology focuses on Vascular surgery but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Pediatrics which is concerned with Mortality rate.

The studies in Artery, Ventricle, Heart failure and Hypoplastic left heart syndrome under the umbrella field of Internal medicine overlap with concepts in In patient. It connects the study in Cardiology with the closely related area of Diastole. Ductus arteriosus is a focus of the presented Surgery works and it dives deep in Ductus arteriosus.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Deconditioning Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Unaffected Healthy Children. (11 citations)
  • Assessment of Cardiac Arrhythmic Risk in Children With Covid-19 Infection (4 citations)
  • Exercise Capacity and Predictors of Performance After Fontan: Results from the Pediatric Heart Network Fontan 3 Study (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 Pediatric Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ra-id Abdulla (96 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Richard G. Ohye (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ahmed Alomrani (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francis McCaffrey (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter C. Frommelt (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Pediatric Cardiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (884 papers) published 66 papers at the last edition, 21 more than at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (131 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (118 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (111 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (110 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 5.65% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.45% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.61% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.49% of all publications and 40.45% 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.

Importance of Nursing in Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric cardiology is an intricate and vital specialization in the medical field. However, the complete pediatric cardiology team doesn't only involve healthcare professionals like cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, radiologists, and internal medicine specialists. Another crucial player in this field is the pediatric cardiologic nurse. The role of a nurse in the pediatric cardiology team is significant, and it extends beyond just patient care. Pediatric cardiology nurses are responsible for providing specialized care for children with heart problems. They work closely with pediatric cardiologists to monitor the child's health condition, administer medications, and help facilitate various cardiology procedures. They also play a pivotal role in educating the parents about their child's condition, the necessary lifestyle modifications, and helping them understand complex procedures, treatment plans, and medication regimens. This role requires a combination of specialized nursing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and compassionate interaction with children. Indeed, pursuing a nursing career in pediatric cardiology can also lead to diverse opportunities, ranging from clinical roles in hospitals and health centers, to leadership roles in nursing education and management. For those interested in this rewarding career path, consider enrolling in top-notch nursing programs that offer specialized training in pediatric care. In West Virginia, for example, several institutions offer some of the best online nursing programs in west virginia, designed to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed for this niche. Overall, nurses' contributions in pediatric cardiology should not be underestimated. From providing quality care to playing an active role in the child's recovery, they are an indispensable part of the pediatric cardiology team.

Top Publications

  • Age-Dependent Reference Values for hs-Troponin T and NT-proBNP and Determining Factors in a Cohort of Healthy Children (The LIFE Child Study)

    (2022)
    55 Citations
  • Systemic Sirolimus to Prevent In-Stent Stenosis in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

    Ryan Callahan;Jesse J Esch;Grace Wang;Christina M Ireland

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Exercise Capacity and Predictors of Performance After Fontan: Results from the Pediatric Heart Network Fontan 3 Study

    David J Goldberg;Victor Zak;Brian W McCrindle;Hua Ni

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Correlation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Oximetry and Corresponding Venous Oxygen Saturations in Children with Congenital Heart Disease.

    Rohit S Loomba;Rohit S Loomba;Jacqueline Rausa;Danielle Sheikholeslami;Aaron E Dyson

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Antenatal and Perioperative Mechanisms of Global Neurological Injury in Congenital Heart Disease

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • A Path FORWARD: Development of a Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Clinic to Create Health and Wellness for the Child and Adolescent with a Fontan Circulation

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Socioeconomic Impact on Outcomes During the First Year of Life of Patients with Single Ventricle Heart Disease: An Analysis of the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative Registry

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Early Evaluation and the Effect of Socioeconomic Factors on Neurodevelopment in Infants with Tetralogy of Fallot

    Emmanuelle Favilla;Jennifer A. Faerber;Lyla E. Hampton;Vicky Tam

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Atrial Function and Its Role in the Non-invasive Evaluation of Diastolic Function in Congenital Heart Disease

    Hieu T. Ta;Tarek Alsaied;Tarek Alsaied;Jeremy M. Steele;Vien T. Truong

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Orphan Medical Devices and Pediatric Cardiology – What Interventionists in Europe Need to Know, and What Needs to be Done

    (2022)
    20 Citations

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