OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Cardiology in Review is 3. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Impact of Frailty on Survival and Neurological Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	45
Cardiac Lymphatics and Therapeutic Prospects in Cardiovascular Disease: New Perspectives and Hopes	28
Aortic Valve Replacement: Is Minimally Invasive Really Better? A Contemporary Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	23
The Past, Present, and The Future of Carcinoid Heart Disease	22
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Causation or Association	20
A Review of Systemic Hematological Manifestations and Stent Thrombosis	14
Stellate Ganglion Block for Recurrent Ventricular Arrhythmias: Mechanisms, Outcomes, and Future Directions	14
Kounis Syndrome: A Review of an Uncommon Cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome	12
Part 2: The Clinical Applications of Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain	12
The Association and Utility of Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure in Predicting the Development of and in Managing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography	11
Role of the Electrocardiogram for Identifying the Development of Atrial Fibrillation	11
Part 1: The Clinical Applications of Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain	10
The 11th Trial of a Cardiovascular Clinical Trialist: Coronavirus-2, Part 8	10
Pregnancy-Associated Venous Thromboembolism	10
Examining the Use of a Polypill in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention	9
The Presence of Chronic Total Occlusion in Noninfarct-Related Arteries Is Associated With Higher Mortality and Worse Patient Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for STEMI: A Systemat	9
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: A Review of Genetic and Pathophysiologic Etiologies, Phenotypic Subtypes, and Clinical Management	8
Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Repair: The Triclip	8
Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology	8
Image and Clinical Characteristics of the Right Coronary Artery Originating From the Left Coronary Sinus: A Database Review	8
Systematic Dental Screening Before Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Call to Action!	8
Recovery From Left Ventricular Dysfunction	7
Blood Transfusions in Acute Myocardial Infarctions: A Review	7
Cardiovascular and Hematologic Complications of COVID-19 Vaccines	7
The Evolution of Current Management for Carotid Artery Bifurcation Disease	7

Comparison of Outcomes Between Right and Left Upper Extremity Access in Endovascular Aortic Repair for Patients with Thoracoabdominal and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analy	7
Transvenous Compared With Leadless Pacemakers: A meta-analysis comparing TP versus LP	7
The Role of Electrophysiological Study in the Risk Stratification of Brugada Syndrome	7
Use of the DASH Diet and Coronary Artery Disease	6
Updates on Preeclampsia: Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, Diagnosis, and Management	6
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: Content, Effectiveness, Limitations, and Gaps in Knowledge	6
Insulin’s Legacy: A Century of Breakthroughs and Innovation	6
Blood-Based and Imaging Biomarkers of Atherosclerosis	6
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of Current Literature and Views	6
Titin: The Missing Link in Cardiac Physiology	6
The 11th Trial of a Cardiovascular Clinical Trialist: Coronavirus 2, Part 7: COVID-19, What Next?	5
Unveiling the Silent Intruder: H. pylori’s Hidden Link to Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Inconsistent Benefits From Mobile Information Communication Technology in Adults With Peripheral Arterial Disease	5
Study Level Meta-Analysis of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With the ACURATE neo Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valve	5
Dr. Thomas Starzl (1926–2017): Father of Liver Transplantation	5
Cardiovascular Implications of Gynecological Disorders: Bridging the Gap Between Gynecology and Cardiology	5
Clinical Features of Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor: A Narrative Review	5
Denton Cooley—Pioneer in the Development of Cardiovascular Surgery	5
The Modern Clinician as an “Argonaut” Guiding Through the “Symplegades” of Evidence for PFO Closure in Patients With Migraine	5
Leukocytosis as a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease: Pathophysiology and Epidemiology	5
Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention	5
Peripheral Artery Disease and Antithrombotic Management: A Global Perspective on Efficacy, Safety, and Access	5
Ultra-Early Hemostatic Therapy for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Updated Review	4
Cardiomyopathies and Psychiatric Disorders: An Overview and General Clinical Recommendations	4
Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Last 30 Years of Trials and Tribulations	4
FDY-5301: An Innovative Approach to The Treatment of Revascularization Coronary Injury	4
Novel Technologies in the Detection of Atrial Fibrillation: Review of Literature and Comparison of Different Novel Technologies for Screening of Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Predictors: ABO Blood Groups in a Different Role	4
Examining the Role of Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices in Preventing Postoperative Stroke in Patients with a History of Stroke or Transient Ischemic: Insights from the National Inpatient Sample	4
Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review	4
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome	4
The Impact of the Apolipoprotein E Genotype on Cardiovascular Disease and Cognitive Disorders	4
Pleural Effusions in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: Frequency, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Implications	3
Atrial Fibrillation and Cognitive Disorders	3
The Challenge of Pregnancy in Women With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	3
Exercise, Physical Activity, and Cardiometabolic Health	3
Troponin Testing in Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Review	3
Finerenone: Efficacy of a New Nonsteroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist in Treatment of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes	3
Cagrilintide: A Long-Acting Amylin Analog for the Treatment of Obesity	3
Literature Review: Effects of Environmental Noise on the Cardiovascular Health	3
Mobile Stroke Units in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 5 “T Letter” Domains	3
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Long COVID: A Review	3
Exploring Acute Kidney Injury Following Aortic Dissection: A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Risk, Management Strategies, Complications, and Racial and Gender Disparitie	3
Role of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibitor During Anthracycline Use: An Updated Review	3
The 11th Trial of a Cardiovascular Clinical Trialist: Coronavirus-2, Part 10: Summing Up	3
The Coronary Sinus Reducer Stent for the Treatment of Refractory Angina Pectoris: From the Conception of Innovation to Clinical Application	3
Nationwide Incidence and Trends in Central Retinal Arterial Occlusion Management: A 5000-Patient Analysis	3
Cardiac Myosin Activator Omecamtiv Mecarbil: Novel Treatment for Systolic Heart Failure	3
Stress and Rest Pulmonary Transit Times Assessed by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance	3
Robert Gross MD and the Birth of Pediatric Heart Surgery	3

Landiolol: An Ultra-Short-Acting β-Blocker	3
An Exploration of the Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation and Obesity	3