Characteristics of highly cited articles in heart failure: A bibliometric analysis

Izza Shahid, Ziauddin Medical University
Vanita Motiani, Ziauddin Medical University
Tariq Jamal Siddiqi, Dow University of Health Sciences Pakistan
Muhammad Shariq Usman, Dow University of Health Sciences Pakistan
Jai Kumar, Dow University of Health Sciences Pakistan
Ather Hussain, Rochester General Hospital
Naser Yamani, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Nisar Asmi, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Farouk Mookadam, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale-Phoenix, Arizona

Abstract

Aim: Despite a vast array of research in heart failure (HF), no bibliometric analysis has been conducted for HF. Therefore, we sought to identify in-depth characteristics of 100 most cited publications in HF. Materials & methods: Two independent reviewers searched the Scopus Library Database using a variety of keywords to extract the top 100 articles. Results: Majority (36%) of top 100 cited articles were published between 2001 and 2005. The total number of citations ranged from 6294 to 1003. Females had less than a quarter representation in both first and senior author position. More than three-fourths (86%) of the articles were funded. Conclusion: Our analysis highlights focal areas of research activity in order to guide HF specialists toward impactful research areas.