World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Christopher B. Granger

Christopher B. Granger

Award Badge
Best Scientists
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Best Scientists

D-Index
189
Citations
170337
World Ranking
438
National Ranking
291

Medicine

D-Index
191
Citations
177012
World Ranking
248
National Ranking
167

Christopher B. Granger publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Christopher B. Granger sits on this spectrum.

101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 611 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 1,441 publications — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Christopher B. Granger D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Christopher B. Granger sits on this spectrum.

70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 400 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 191 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Best Scientists Award

Overview

Christopher B. Granger is affiliated with Duke University in the United States and has a significant body of research within the field of Medicine, with a specialized focus on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. The scientist's publication record includes work in related subfields such as Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Economics and Econometrics, and Epidemiology.

The research topics central to their work encompass various aspects of cardiovascular health and treatment. Key areas include:

  • Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
  • Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Heart Failure Treatment and Management
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Frequent co-authors associated with Christopher B. Granger comprise:

  • Renato D. Lópes
  • John H. Alexander
  • Lars Wallentin
  • Hussein R. Al-Khalidi
  • Lisa A. Kaltenbach

The scientist's research has been published extensively in influential cardiovascular and medical journals. The most common publication venues include:

  • Circulation
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • European Heart Journal
  • American Heart Journal
  • Journal of the American Heart Association

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Christopher B. Granger highlight ongoing contributions to clinical cardiology and related treatments. Selected recent publications are:

  • Effect of Discontinuing vs Continuing Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers on Days Alive and Out of the Hospital in Patients Admitted With COVID-19 (2021, JAMA)
  • Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation (2023, New England Journal of Medicine)
  • Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy (2023, New England Journal of Medicine)
  • Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Oral Anticoagulation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (2021, Circulation)
  • Acute Cardiovascular Care Association position statement for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock: A document of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association of the European Society of Cardiology (2020, European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care)

Best Publications

  • Apixaban versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

    Christopher B. Granger;John H. Alexander;Renato D. Lopes;Elaine M. Hylek

  • Effects of candesartan in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced left-ventricular systolic function intolerant to angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors: the CHARM-Alternative trial

    Christopher B Granger;John J V McMurray;Salim Yusuf;Peter Held

  • Effects of candesartan in patients with chronic heart failure and preserved left-ventricular ejection fraction: the CHARM-Preserved Trial

    Salim Yusuf;Marc A Pfeffer;Karl Swedberg;Christopher B Granger

  • Predictors of hospital mortality in the global registry of acute coronary events.

    Christopher B. Granger;Robert J. Goldberg;Omar Dabbous;Karen S. Pieper

  • 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Executive Summary A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines

    Patrick T. O'Gara;Frederick G. Kushner;Deborah D. Ascheim;Donald E. Casey

  • 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Executive Summary

    Patrick T. O'Gara;Frederick G. Kushner;Deborah D. Ascheim;Donald E. Casey

  • A comprehensive 1000 Genomes–based genome-wide association meta-analysis of coronary artery disease

    M Nikpay;A Goel;Won H-H.;L M Hall

  • 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society.

    Sana M. Al-Khatib;William G. Stevenson;Michael J. Ackerman;William J. Bryant

  • A validated prediction model for all forms of acute coronary syndrome:estimating the risk of 6-month postdischarge death in an international registry

    Kim A Eagle;Michael J Lim;Omar H Dabbous;Karen S Pieper

  • Prediction of risk of death and myocardial infarction in the six months after presentation with acute coronary syndrome: prospective multinational observational study (GRACE)

    Keith A A Fox;Omar H Dabbous;Robert J Goldberg;Karen S Pieper

  • 2016 ACC/AHA Guideline Focused Update on Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines

    Glenn N. Levine;Eric R. Bates;John A. Bittl;Ralph G. Brindis

  • A common variant on chromosome 9p21 affects the risk of myocardial infarction

    Anna Helgadottir;Gudmar Thorleifsson;Andrei Manolescu;Solveig Gretarsdottir

  • Heparin and Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Mechanisms of Action, Pharmacokinetics, Dosing, Monitoring, Efficacy, and Safety

    Jack Hirsh;Theodore E. Warkentin;Stephen G. Shaughnessy;Sonia S. Anand

  • Fast track — ArticlesEffects of candesartan in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced left-ventricular systolic function intolerant to angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors: the CHARM-Alternative trial

    Christopher B Granger;John Jv McMurray;Salim Yusuf;Peter Held

  • Embolic strokes of undetermined source: the case for a new clinical construct

    Robert G. Hart;Hans Christoph Diener;Shelagh B. Coutts;J. Donald Easton

  • Dabigatran versus Warfarin in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves

    John W. Eikelboom;Stuart J. Connolly;Martina Brueckmann;Christopher B. Granger

  • CHARM IN-VESTIGATORS AND COMMITTEES. EFFECTS OF CANDESARTAN IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND REDUCED LEFT-VENTRICULAR SYSTOLIC FUNCTION TAKING ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING-ENZYME INHIBITORS: THE CHARM-ADDED TRIAL

    J J Mcmurray;J Ostergren;K Swedberg;C B Granger

  • Cardiac Troponin T Levels for Risk Stratification in Acute Myocardial Ischemia

    Ohman Em;Armstrong Pw;Christenson Rh;Granger Cb

  • Comparison of fondaparinux and enoxaparin in acute coronary syndromes.

    Salim Yusuf;Shamir R. Mehta;Susan Chrolavicius;Rizwan Afzal

  • A comprehensive 1000 Genomes-based genome-wide association meta-analysis of coronary artery disease

    Majid Nikpay;Anuj Goel;Hong-Hee Won;Leanne M. Hall

Frequent Co-Authors

Renato D. Lopes
Renato D. Lopes Duke University
Paul W. Armstrong
Paul W. Armstrong University of Alberta
Robert M. Califf
Robert M. Califf Duke University
John H. Alexander
John H. Alexander Duke University
Lars Wallentin
Lars Wallentin Uppsala University
Eric J. Topol
Eric J. Topol Scripps Research Institute
Harvey D. White
Harvey D. White Auckland City Hospital
Elaine M. Hylek
Elaine M. Hylek Boston University
John J.V. McMurray
John J.V. McMurray University of Glasgow

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a career in medicine doesn't always begin with traditional medical school. There are a variety of online degrees designed for those looking to enter or advance within the healthcare field in the USA. These programs can offer more flexible schedules, faster completion, and greater affordability.

For registered nurses aiming to advance, cheapest online dnp programs make it possible to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice without breaking the bank. If you're looking to start working quickly, fast track medical lpn programs offer an accelerated path to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Mental health careers are also in demand. Fully online pmhnp online programs allow you to specialize in psychiatric mental health nursing and help meet the growing need for qualified professionals.

For those interested in the management side of healthcare, a health care administration degree online provides training in leadership, policy, and organizational dynamics within the healthcare system.

Best Scientists Citing Christopher B. Granger

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles