An Analysis of Global Research Trends in Cardiology Over the Last two Decades
Introduction: Heart disease today is a major cause of morbidity and mortality plaguing mankind worldwide. Aim: The present research was undertaken to ascertain global research trends in clinical trials in Cardiology involving human subjects over the last two decades. Materials and Methods: Cros...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5453/11223_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(NJAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Heart disease today is a major cause of morbidity
and mortality plaguing mankind worldwide.
Aim: The present research was undertaken to ascertain global
research trends in clinical trials in Cardiology involving human
subjects over the last two decades.
Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study. A detailed
search strategy was employed in December 2013, using
the PubMed database. All papers published in 1993–2013
were evaluated. The research trends of various cardiologic
subspecialties in the United States and worldwide have been
analysed and detailed statistical analysis was done.
Results: United States had maximum number of researches.
Clinical trials involving infarction were maximum followed by
coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty in that order. The
year 2013 had the most researches. The United States was the
top country and Boston was the top city. Author Christodoulos
Stefanadis had the greatest number of researches in this field.
American Journal of Cardiology was the most favored journal
and Circulation was the journal with the highest impact factor.
This effort may help funding agencies, prospective job seekers,
fellowship applicants, policymakers and patients
Conclusion: The research output in cardiology has increased
and improved significantly over past decade. The publication per
diplomat is more in transplant cardiology, Also more clinical trials
involving coronary restenosis have to be done to know in depth
to add to current knowledge and database. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |