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Medicine 118 3989 3736 2177 2015 541 68927

Randall T. Higashida publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Randall T. Higashida between 1984 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Randall T. Higashida published across 41 years, from 1984 to 2024, averaging 13.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 38 publications in 2006. 6 of the 547 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1984 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 38. Peak 38 publications in 2006. 1984: 2 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 9 publications 1987: 16 publications 1988: 14 publications 1989: 17 publications 1990: 14 publications 1991: 21 publications 1992: 2 publications 1993: 11 publications 1994: 17 publications 1995: 11 publications 1996: 10 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 22 publications 2000: 26 publications 2001: 9 publications 2002: 11 publications 2003: 28 publications 2004: 15 publications 2005: 17 publications 2006: 38 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 17 publications 2009: 14 publications 2010: 15 publications 2011: 14 publications 2012: 22 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 28 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 7 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 15 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 3 publications 2024: 3 publications
1984 2024

547 publications in total across all disciplines

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Randall T. Higashida: publications per year, 1984 to 2024
Year Publications
1984 2
1985 0
1986 9
1987 16
1988 14
1989 17
1990 14
1991 21
1992 2
1993 11
1994 17
1995 11
1996 10
1997 4
1998 13
1999 22
2000 26
2001 9
2002 11
2003 28
2004 15
2005 17
2006 38
2007 11
2008 17
2009 14
2010 15
2011 14
2012 22
2013 16
2014 28
2015 14
2016 14
2017 6
2018 7
2019 7
2020 6
2021 15
2022 8
2023 3
2024 3
Total 547
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Randall T. Higashida 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 Randall T. Higashida sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 101–120 to 1,796+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 922. Most scientists, 922, have 341–360 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 541–560 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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: 610 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
101–120 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 541 publications — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Medicine scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
101–120 5
121–140 26
141–160 73
161–180 155
181–200 230
201–220 363
221–240 487
241–260 545
261–280 722
281–300 768
301–320 834
321–340 895
341–360 922
361–380 838
381–400 861
401–420 918
421–440 806
441–460 771
461–480 751
481–500 713
501–520 617
521–540 610
541–560 537 541
561–580 504
581–600 509
601–620 396
621–640 386
641–660 371
661–680 340
681–700 336
701–720 307
721–740 259
741–760 230
761–780 228
781–800 217
801–820 204
821–840 186
841–860 177
861–880 155
881–900 139
901–920 145
921–940 116
941–960 133
961–980 91
981–1,000 96
1,001–1,020 77
1,021–1,040 70
1,041–1,060 63
1,061–1,080 77
1,081–1,100 49
1,101–1,120 54
1,121–1,140 49
1,141–1,160 51
1,161–1,180 35
1,181–1,200 39
1,201–1,220 26
1,221–1,240 37
1,241–1,260 36
1,261–1,280 27
1,281–1,300 32
1,301–1,320 28
1,321–1,340 17
1,341–1,360 30
1,361–1,380 28
1,381–1,400 17
1,401–1,420 21
1,421–1,440 15
1,441–1,460 12
1,461–1,480 12
1,481–1,500 18
1,501–1,520 14
1,521–1,540 17
1,541–1,560 15
1,561–1,580 6
1,581–1,600 2
1,601–1,620 12
1,621–1,640 11
1,641–1,660 8
1,661–1,680 5
1,681–1,700 5
1,701–1,720 10
1,721–1,740 12
1,741–1,760 14
1,761–1,780 6
1,781–1,795 5
1,796+ 100
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Randall T. Higashida 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 Randall T. Higashida sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 75 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 217+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,027. Most scientists, 1,027, have 82–83 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 118–119 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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: 399 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
70–71 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 118 D-Index — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Medicine scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 226
72–73 391
74–75 574
76–77 730
78–79 891
80–81 972
82–83 1,027
84–85 1,003
86–87 960
88–89 970
90–91 922
92–93 839
94–95 808
96–97 779
98–99 668
100–101 611
102–103 630
104–105 513
106–107 541
108–109 445
110–111 429
112–113 399
114–115 393
116–117 318
118–119 302 118
120–121 287
122–123 255
124–125 256
126–127 252
128–129 230
130–131 179
132–133 168
134–135 163
136–137 159
138–139 134
140–141 134
142–143 118
144–145 109
146–147 106
148–149 74
150–151 79
152–153 80
154–155 87
156–157 57
158–159 74
160–161 69
162–163 60
164–165 53
166–167 39
168–169 42
170–171 32
172–173 39
174–175 40
176–177 28
178–179 19
180–181 23
182–183 31
184–185 18
186–187 20
188–189 22
190–191 13
192–193 21
194–195 12
196–197 12
198–199 14
200–201 15
202–203 13
204–205 10
206–207 8
208–209 4
210–211 12
212–213 11
214–215 10
216 4
217+ 98
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Overview

Randall T. Higashida is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on medical and neurological fields, with a significant contribution to neurology, pulmonary and respiratory medicine, surgery, epidemiology, and internal medicine.

The scientist's work spans several main topics, including:

  • Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
  • Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Vascular Procedures and Complications
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Randall T. Higashida has authored publications in several notable venues, frequently contributing to the following journals:

  • Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
  • American Journal of Neuroradiology
  • Journal of Neurosurgery
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Stroke

Their recent research includes papers such as:

  • "Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Recurrence After Apparent Microsurgical Cure," 2020, Stroke
  • "Impact of Aortic Arch Anatomy on Technical Performance and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke," 2020, American Journal of Neuroradiology
  • "Radial artery access anatomy: considerations for neuroendovascular procedures," 2021, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
  • "Radial artery access for neuroendovascular procedures: safety review and complications," 2021, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
  • "Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas of the Foramen Magnum Region: Clinical Features and Angioarchitectural Phenotypes," 2021, American Journal of Neuroradiology

Collaboration forms a key part of Higashida's research, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Daniel L. Cooke
  • Matthew R. Amans
  • Steven W. Hetts
  • Kazim Narsinh
  • Christopher F. Dowd

The scientist's expertise lies predominantly within the broad field of medicine, applying clinical and procedural research approaches to improve understanding and treatment of neurological and vascular conditions. Their work addresses complications and management strategies for intracranial aneurysms, neurovascular malformations, ischemic stroke, and related cerebrovascular diseases.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the Early Management of Adults With Ischemic Stroke A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council, Clinical Cardiology Council, Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention Council, and the Atherosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Disease and Quality of Care Outcomes in Research Interdisciplinary Working Groups: The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this guideline as an educational tool for neurologists.

    Harold P. Adams;Gregory del Zoppo;Mark J. Alberts;Deepak L. Bhatt

  • Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    Philip B. Gorelick;Angelo Scuteri;Sandra E. Black;Charles Decarli

  • An Updated Definition of Stroke for the 21st Century A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    Ralph L. Sacco;Scott E. Kasner;Joseph P. Broderick;Louis R. Caplan

  • Intra-arterial Prourokinase for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The PROACT II Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Anthony Furlan;Randall Higashida;Lawrence Wechsler;Michael Gent

  • Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    E. Sander Connolly;Alejandro A. Rabinstein;J. Ricardo Carhuapoma;Colin P. Derdeyn

  • Definition and evaluation of transient ischemic attack: A scientific statement for healthcare professionals from the American heart association/American stroke association stroke council; council on cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia; council on cardiovascular radiology and intervention; council on cardiovascular nursing; and the interdisciplinary council on peripheral vascular disease

    J. Donald Easton;Jeffrey L. Saver;Gregory W. Albers;Mark J. Alberts

  • Trial Design and Reporting Standards for Intra-Arterial Cerebral Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke

    Randall T. Higashida;Anthony J. Furlan;Heidi Roberts;Thomas Tomsick

  • Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Ischemic Stroke A Scientific Statement From the Stroke Council of the American Stroke Association

    Harold P. Adams;Robert J. Adams;Thomas Brott;Gregory J. Del Zoppo

  • Safety and efficacy of mechanical embolectomy in acute ischemic stroke: results of the MERCI trial.

    Wade S. Smith;Gene Sung;Sidney Starkman;Jeffrey L. Saver

  • PROACT: A Phase II Randomized Trial of Recombinant Pro-Urokinase by Direct Arterial Delivery in Acute Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke

    Gregory J. del Zoppo;Randall T. Higashida;Anthony J. Furlan;Michael S. Pessin

  • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Final Results of the Multi MERCI Trial

    Wade S. Smith;Gene Sung;Jeffrey Saver;Ronald Budzik

  • Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the United States A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

    Bruce Ovbiagele;Larry B. Goldstein;Randall T. Higashida;Virginia J. Howard

  • Global experience in cervical carotid artery stent placement

    M H Wholey;M Wholey;K Mathias;G S Roubin

  • Clazosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage undergoing surgical clipping: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial (CONSCIOUS-2)

    R Loch Macdonald;Randall T Higashida;Emanuela Keller;Stephan A Mayer

  • Intravascular stent and endovascular coil placement for a ruptured fusiform aneurysm of the basilar artery. Case report and review of the literature.

    Randall T. Higashida;Wade Smith;Daryl Gress;Ross Urwin

  • Predictors of Rehemorrhage After Treatment of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: The Cerebral Aneurysm Rerupture After Treatment (CARAT) Study

    S. Claiborne Johnston;Christopher F. Dowd;Randall T. Higashida;Michael T. Lawton

  • Aneurysm Growth Occurs at Region of Low Wall Shear Stress. Patient-Specific Correlation of Hemodynamics and Growth in a Longitudinal Study

    Loic Boussel;Vitaliy Rayz;Charles McCulloch;Alastair Martin

  • Recommendations for imaging of acute ischemic stroke: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association

    Richard E. Latchaw;Mark J. Alberts;Michael H. Lev;John J. Connors

  • Cerebral hemorrhage after intra-arterial thrombolysis for ischemic stroke The PROACT II trial

    Carlos S. Kase;Anthony J. Furlan;L. R. Wechsler;R. T. Higashida

  • Current global status of carotid artery stent placement

    Michael H. Wholey;Mark Wholey;Patrice Bergeron;Edward B. Diethrich

Frequent Co-Authors

Van V. Halbach
Van V. Halbach University of California, San Francisco
Christopher F. Dowd
Christopher F. Dowd University of California, San Francisco
Michael T. Lawton
Michael T. Lawton Barrow Neurological Institute
Wade S. Smith
Wade S. Smith University of California, San Francisco
William L. Young
William L. Young University of California, San Francisco
Anthony J. Furlan
Anthony J. Furlan Case Western Reserve University
Charles B. Wilson
Charles B. Wilson University of California, San Francisco
Cameron G. McDougall
Cameron G. McDougall Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Lawrence R. Wechsler
Lawrence R. Wechsler University of Pennsylvania
Robert H. Rosenwasser
Robert H. Rosenwasser Thomas Jefferson University

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