OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Cardiology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Therapeutics from a Mitochondria-Centric Perspective	66
The Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Global Longitudinal Strain and Left Atrial Phasic Volumes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Valve Implantation for Severe Aortic Stenosis	21
Leaks after Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Ignored or Neglected?	18
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Correlates with the Prognosis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy	18
Review of Digitalized Patient Education in Cardiology: A Future Ahead?	18
Chikungunya and the Heart	17
Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: The Role of Endothelial Dysfunction	16
On-Demand Mobile Health Infrastructure for Remote Rhythm Monitoring within a Wait-and-See Strategy for Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: TeleWAS-AF	15
Incidence, Clinical Presentation, and Management of Myocarditis following mRNA-Based Covid-19 Vaccines: A Brief Report	15
Associations between Combined Influenza and Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination and Cardiovascular Outcomes	14
Patent Foramen Ovale Closure among Patients with Hypercoagulable States Maintained on Antithrombotic Therapy	14
Cardiovascular Protection by Metformin: Latest Advances in Basic and Clinical Research	13
Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Multimorbidity Interactions: Clinical Implications	12
Hypersensitivity Myocarditis and the Pathogenetic Conundrum of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Myocarditis	12
Colchicine for Left Ventricular Infarct Size Reduction in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study Protocol – The COVERT-MI Study	11
Dapagliflozin in a Real-World Chronic Heart Failure Population: How Many Are Actually Eligible?	11
Estimating the Effect of Tafamidis on Cardiovascular-Related Hospitalization in NYHA Class III Patients with Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy in the Presence of Death	10
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Pathophysiologies, Risk Factors, and Preventive Measures	10
Association of Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity 2 with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Acute Myocardial Infarction	10
Protective Effects of ACEI/ARB on Left Ventricular Function in Anthracycline-Induced Chronic Cardiotoxicity: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	10
Predictors of 10-Year Stent-Related Adverse Outcomes after Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: The Importance of Stent Size	9
Clinical Significance of Guanylate Cyclase Stimulator, Riociguat, on Right Ventricular Functional Improvement in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension	9
The Relationship between Adult Height and Blood Pressure	9
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: The ABC for the Clinical Cardiologist	9
Role of Signaling Pathways during Cardiomyocyte Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells	8

Serum Individual Nonesterified Fatty Acids and Risk of Heart Failure in Older Adults	8
Identification and Mapping Real-World Data Sources for Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Atrial Fibrillation	8
Incremental Value of an Insertable Cardiac Monitor in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Low or Intermediate Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death	8
A Home Hospitalisation Strategy for Patients with an Acute Episode of Heart Failure Using a Digital Health-Supported Platform: A Multicentre Feasibility Study – A Rationale and Study Design	8
A Review of New-Onset Ventricular Arrhythmia after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation	8
Acute Pancreatitis and Myocardial Infarction: A Narrative Review	8
Percentage of Age-Predicted Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Inversely Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study	7
Feasibility of Distal Radial Access for Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Single Center Experience	7
Cabergoline-Induced Hypoprolactinemia May Attenuate Cardiometabolic Effects of Atorvastatin: A Pilot Study	7
Hypocalcemia-Induced QT Interval Prolongation	7
Proliferative Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Stimulate Extracellular Matrix Production via Osteopontin/p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway	7
Prediction of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodelling: A Mini Review on Clinical Aspects	6
Long-Term and Short-Term Prognostic Value of Circulating Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity-2 Concentration in Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Unicuspid Aortic Valve: A Rare Congenital Anomaly	6
Unstable Angina as a Component of Primary Composite Endpoints in Clinical Cardiovascular Trials: Pros and Cons	6
Prolonged QT Interval in Athletes: Distinguishing between Pathology and Physiology	6
The Role of Interleukin-27 in Atherosclerosis: A Contemporary Review	6
Ticagrelor and Infection Risk in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease	6
Potential of Circulating Proangiogenic MicroRNAs for Predicting Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Patients Who Underwent Coronary Artery	5
Usefulness of Stress Echocardiography in Assessment of Dynamic Left Ventricular Obstructions: Case Series and Review of the Literature	5
Comparison of Clinical Course and Outcomes between Dilated and Hypokinetic Non-Dilated Cardiomyopathy	5
Determination of Age- and Sex-Specific 99th Percentile Upper Reference Limits for High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I in Healthy Chinese Adults	5
Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults	5
Performance of a Novel Research-Use-Only Secretoneurin ELISA in Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: Comparison with an Established Secretoneurin Radioimmunoassay	5
Smartwatch ECG Tracing and Ischemic Heart Disease: ACS Watch Study	5
Safety and Efficacy of Ibutilide for Acute Pharmacological Cardioversion of Rheumatic Atrial Fibrillation	5
High-Normal Thyroid Function and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Catheter Ablation: A Prospective Observational Study	5
Objective Physical Activity Assessment in Clinical Congenital Heart Disease Research: A Systematic Review on Study Quality, Methodology, and Outcomes	5
Prognostic Importance of Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index and Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index in End-Stage Heart Failure Patients	5
Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty: Clinical Applications and Procedural Outcome, in a Large-Volume Tertiary Centre	5
Use of the HAVOC Score to Identify Patients at Highest Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation	5
Benign Cardiac Neoplasms in the United States: A Thirteen-Year Review	5
The Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy during Hospitalization among Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction in Daily Clinical Practice	4
The Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure: Is It Still Valid in Light of New Therapies?	4
Management of Pulmonary Embolism: Results from the German Chest Pain Unit Registry	4
Age-Stratified Outcome in Treatment of Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis: A NOBLE Trial Substudy	4
A Novel SCN5A Variant Causes Temperature-Sensitive Loss Of Function in a Family with Symptomatic Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Conduction Disease, and Sick Sinus Syndrome	4
Detecting Coronary Artery Disease Using Exhaled Breath Analysis	4
Off-Target Effects of Cancer Therapy on Development of Therapy-Induced Arrhythmia: A Review	4
Do Elderly Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction Benefit from Pharmacological Strategies for Prevention of Arrhythmic Events?	4
Age, Serum Creatinine, and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Improved the Performance of the CatLet Angiographic Scoring System in Terms of Outcome Predictions for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infa	4
Sex Disparities in the Treatment of Aortic Stenosis and Related Outcomes: An Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample	4
Clinical Manifestations, Outcomes, and Mortality Risk Factors of Atrial-Esophageal Fistula: A Systematic Review	4
Secondary Prevention of Potentially Life-Threatening Arrhythmia Using Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients with Biopsy-Proven Viral Myocarditis and Preserved Ejection Fraction	4
Vernakalant for Cardioversion of Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department: The SPECTRUM Study	4
Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Idiopathic Enlargement of the Right Atrium: An Analysis Based on Systematic Review of 153 Reported Cases	4
Comparison between Amplatzer and Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Move Well but Lack Intensity: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Wrist-Worn Physical Activity Trackers	4
The Role of Color Doppler Ultrasonography in the Perioperative Period of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Comparison with Transit-Time Flow Measurement	3
Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy by Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasonography-Guided Hydration in Chronic Heart Failure Patients	3

Metformin Can Be Safely Used in Patients Exposed to Contrast Media: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Lipoprotein(a) Is Associated with Thrombus Burden in Culprit Arteries of Younger Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction	3
Functional Analysis of SCN5A Genetic Variants Associated with Brugada Syndrome	3
Clinical Analysis of Thrombocytopenia following Transcatheter Occlusion of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus	3
Notched P-Wave on Digital Electrocardiogram Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Cardiovascular Risks: The Japan Morning Surge Home Blood Pressure Study	3
Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan Therapy for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction during the Vulnerable Phase: A Multicenter, Assessor-Blinded, Prospective, Obse	3
The Key Role of a Psychoactive Substance Use History in Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention	3
Challenges in Evaluation and Management of Children with Myocardial Bridging	3
Study on the Efficacy of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis	3
Genetic Variant Score and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Phenotype in Plakophilin-2 Mutation Carriers	3
Haemodynamic Gain Index Is Associated with Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death and Improves Risk Prediction: A Cohort Study	3
Pharmacotherapy in Ventricular Arrhythmias	3
Sex-Related Differences in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Patterns of Aortic Valve Replacement in Europe: Adoption by Age	3
Obesity Paradox in the Intrahospital and Follow-Up Phases of the Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review	3
Outcome of Insertable Cardiac Monitors in Symptomatic Patients with Brugada Syndrome at Low Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death	3
Clinical Evaluation of a New High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Assay for Diagnosis and Risk Assessment of Patients with Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction	3
Bempedoic Acid: How Will It Shape the Future Lipid-Lowering Landscape? Mode of Action, Evidence, and Clinical Use	3
The Value of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Acute Anterior Wall ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction before Emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention	3
Clinical and Pathophysiologic Insights of Free triiodothyronine/Free thyroxine Ratio in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Data from the NETDiamond Cohort	2
The Effect of Atrial Fibrillation on the Long-Term Mortality of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: The TACOS Study	2
Assessment of Intracoronary Adenosine-Induced Hyperemia in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Comparison with Patients in Sinus Rhythm	2
Triflusal in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acetylsalicylic Acid Hypersensitivity	2
Temporary Trends in Fever following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation	2
Incremental Value of Renal Dysfunction Addition to the CHA2DS2-Vasc Score for Mortality Prediction in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome	2
Pre-Participation Screenings Frequently Miss Occult Cardiovascular Conditions in Apparently Healthy Male Middle-Aged First-Time Marathon Runners	2
Two-Step Distal Radial Artery Cannulation for Challenging Radial Anatomies	2
All-Cause Mortality and Trimethylamine N-Oxide Levels in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease	2
Safety of High-Dose Dabigatran in Elderly and Younger Patients with a Low Bleeding Risk: A Prospective Observational Study	2
Relation between Baseline Coronary Atherosclerotic Status, Cardiovascular Events, and Malignancies in Type 2 Diabetics: A Long-Term Prospective Cohort Study	2
Emerging Technologies in Electrophysiology: From Single-Chamber to Biventricular Leadless Pacemakers	2
Differentiation of Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Fibrillation-Associated Ischemic Stroke Based on Serum Exosome miRNA-Seq	2
Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization in Patients with Anemia: Gulf Left Main Registry	2
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis	2
Cardiac Characteristics of the First Two Waves of COVID-19 in Denmark and the Prognostic Value of Echocardiography: The ECHOVID-19 Study	2
The Correlation of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 with Cardiac Remodeling in Essential Hypertension with Normal Renal Function	2
Elevated Native T1 Values in the Remote Myocardium Supplied by Obstructive Non-Infarct Related Coronary Arteries in Post-STEMI Cardiac Magnetic Resonance	2
Multimorbidity and Readmissions in Older People with Acute Coronary Syndromes	2
Temporal Trends in the Incidence and Characteristics of Sudden Cardiac Death among Subjects under 40 Years of Age in Northern Finland during 1998–2017	2
The Possibility of Hypersensitivity Myocarditis following COVID-19 Vaccines: Implications for Contrast Echocardiography	2
Coronary Artery Revascularization in Heart Transplant Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Beneficial Effects of Cardiomyopathy-Associated Genetic Variants on Physical Performance: A Hypothesis-Generating Scoping Review	2
miR-135a Mediates Mitochondrial Oxidative Respiratory Function through SIRT1 to Regulate Atrial Fibrosis	2
Urgent versus Non-Urgent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Outcomes	2
Comparison of Aortic Gradient and Ventricular Mass after Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis with Rapid Deployment, Sutureless, and Conventional Bioprostheses	2
Natural Course of Electrocardiogram Changes and the Value of Multimodality Imaging in Acute Pericarditis	2
Relation between Accumulated Air Pollution Exposure and Sub-Clinical Cardiovascular Disease in 33,723 Danish 60–74-Year-Old Males from the Background Population (AIR-CARD): A Method Article	2
Comparison of Prasugrel and Ticagrelor for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Efficacy and Safety of Leadless Pacemaker Implantation in Octogenarians	2
Association of Body Mass Index with Mortality in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock following Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Contemporary Danish Cohort Analysis	2
Clinical Effects of Early and Short-Term Tolvaptan Administration in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure	2
Could the PARIS Risk Scores Be Useful for the Choice of Triple versus Dual Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?	2
Orientation of the Atrial Septum to the Inferior Vena Cava May Contribute to the Persistent Patency of the Foramen Ovale	2
Baseline QRS Area and Reduction in QRS Area Are Associated with Lower Mortality and Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalization after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy	2
Exhaled Methane Is Associated with a Lower Heart Rate	2