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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Stellate Ganglion Block for Recurrent Ventricular Arrhythmias: Mechanisms, Outcomes, and Future Directions	38
A Review of Systemic Hematological Manifestations and Stent Thrombosis	32
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Causation or Association	16
The Past, Present, and The Future of Carcinoid Heart Disease	16
Aortic Valve Replacement: Is Minimally Invasive Really Better? A Contemporary Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
Clonal Cytopenias of Undetermined Significance and Cardiovascular Disease: Inflammatory Mechanisms, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Outcomes	15
Accelerated Aging and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease	13
Childhood Obesity, Medications, and Surgeries	13
Impact of Frailty on Survival and Neurological Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
Cardiac Lymphatics and Therapeutic Prospects in Cardiovascular Disease: New Perspectives and Hopes	11
Part 2: The Clinical Applications of Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain	11
Pregnancy-Associated Venous Thromboembolism	10
Role of the Electrocardiogram for Identifying the Development of Atrial Fibrillation	10
Lactation Safety in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy	10
Lymphedema: The Overlooked Cardiovascular Disorder—Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Management	10
Incretin-Based Dual and Triple Agonists in Overweight or Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
The 11th Trial of a Cardiovascular Clinical Trialist: Coronavirus-2, Part 8	10
Part 1: The Clinical Applications of Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain	9
Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology	9
Examining the Use of a Polypill in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention	9
Cardiovascular and Hematologic Complications of COVID-19 Vaccines	9
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	8
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: A Review of Genetic and Pathophysiologic Etiologies, Phenotypic Subtypes, and Clinical Management	8
Recovery From Left Ventricular Dysfunction	7
Blood Transfusions in Acute Myocardial Infarctions: A Review	7

Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: Content, Effectiveness, Limitations, and Gaps in Knowledge	7
The Evolution of Current Management for Carotid Artery Bifurcation Disease	7
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of Current Literature and Views	6
Use of the DASH Diet and Coronary Artery Disease	6
The Role of Electrophysiological Study in the Risk Stratification of Brugada Syndrome	6
Advances in Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Narrative Review of the Current Literature	6
The Association of Diabetes and Coronary Artery Ectasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
The Modern Clinician as an “Argonaut” Guiding Through the “Symplegades” of Evidence for PFO Closure in Patients With Migraine	5
Cardiomyopathies and Psychiatric Disorders: An Overview and General Clinical Recommendations	5
Caffeine and Cardiovascular Outcomes: Current Evidence and Clinical Perspectives	5
Updates on Preeclampsia: Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, Diagnosis, and Management	5
Clinical Features of Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor: A Narrative Review	5
Leukocytosis as a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease: Pathophysiology and Epidemiology	5
Peripheral Artery Disease and Antithrombotic Management: A Global Perspective on Efficacy, Safety, and Access	5
Dr. Thomas Starzl (1926–2017): Father of Liver Transplantation	5
Denton Cooley—Pioneer in the Development of Cardiovascular Surgery	5
Longitudinal Trends in Cardiac Arrest–Related Mortality in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective U.S. Population-Based Study (1999–2023)	5
Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention	5
Cardiovascular Implications of Gynecological Disorders: Bridging the Gap Between Gynecology and Cardiology	5
Study Level Meta-Analysis of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With the ACURATE neo Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valve	5
The Impact of the Apolipoprotein E Genotype on Cardiovascular Disease and Cognitive Disorders	4
FDY-5301: An Innovative Approach to The Treatment of Revascularization Coronary Injury	4
The Challenge of Pregnancy in Women With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	4
Mobile Stroke Units in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 5 “T Letter” Domains	4
Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Last 30 Years of Trials and Tribulations	4
Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review	4
Hereditary Angioedema	4
Cardiac Myosin Activator Omecamtiv Mecarbil: Novel Treatment for Systolic Heart Failure	4
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome	4
Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Predictors: ABO Blood Groups in a Different Role	4
Novel Technologies in the Detection of Atrial Fibrillation: Review of Literature and Comparison of Different Novel Technologies for Screening of Atrial Fibrillation	4
Atrial Fibrillation and Cognitive Disorders	4
The Coronary Sinus Reducer Stent for the Treatment of Refractory Angina Pectoris: From the Conception of Innovation to Clinical Application	3
Pleural Effusions in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: Frequency, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Implications	3
An Exploration of the Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation and Obesity	3
Robert Gross MD and the Birth of Pediatric Heart Surgery	3
Finerenone: Efficacy of a New Nonsteroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist in Treatment of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes	3
From Embolectomy to Endovascular Therapy: The Enduring Impact of Thomas J. Fogarty (1934–2025)	3
Innovations in Interventional Cardiology: A Critical Review of Strategies for Complex and High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention	3
Ultra-Early Hemostatic Therapy for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Updated Review	3
Literature Review: Effects of Environmental Noise on the Cardiovascular Health	3
Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery: Clinical Applications, Decision-Making, and Impact on Outcomes	3
Oral Anticoagulation Versus No Anticoagulation in Patients of Atrial Fibrillation With Prior History of Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis	3
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Long COVID: A Review	3
Ticagrelor Versus Prasugrel in Diabetes and Multivessel Coronary Disease: Insights From the TUXEDO-2 Trial	3
Cagrilintide: A Long-Acting Amylin Analog for the Treatment of Obesity	3
Nationwide Incidence and Trends in Central Retinal Arterial Occlusion Management: A 5000-Patient Analysis	3
Stress and Rest Pulmonary Transit Times Assessed by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance	3
Geniculate Artery Embolization: A Concise 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

Do Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Reflect Coronary Artery Disease Severity Assessed by SYNTAX Score?: A Meta-Analysis