Nature Reviews Cardiology

Papers
(The median citation count of Nature Reviews 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Bariatric metabolic surgery more effective than GLP1R agonists in preventing congestive HF732
Antibody treatment to deplete transthyretin amyloid deposits in the heart531
Sacubitril–valsartan shows benefit in heart failure with ejection fraction of >40%455
LIPC variant in combined hypocholesterolaemia373
Intravascular imaging improves outcomes336
Injectable and conductive cardiac patch311
Travelling with heart failure: risk assessment and practical recommendations291
Screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disease287
Accelerated reduction in global cardiovascular disease is essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals279
Aggregation of big tau disrupts microtubules and causes diastolic dysfunction274
Potential long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the pulmonary vasculature: a global perspective266
Neuroimmune axis of cardiovascular control: mechanisms and therapeutic implications265
Genetics and mechanisms of thoracic aortic disease261
Changing epidemiology of congenital heart disease: effect on outcomes and quality of care in adults253
Abbreviating DAPT reduces the risk of bleeding240
Alternative defibrillation strategies improve outcomes226
Factor XI inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular disease and a high risk of bleeding: a cautionary tale218
Electron microscopy of cardiac 3D nanodynamics: form, function, future217
Defining iron deficiency in patients with heart failure213
Detection of subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy206
European guidelines for hypertension in 2024: a comparison of key recommendations for clinical practice203
Think Aorta: aortic dissection awareness and perspectives from the patient203
Maternal cardiovascular disorders before and during pregnancy and offspring cardiovascular risk across the life course203
Hallmarks of cardiovascular ageing189
Contemporary coronary artery bypass graft surgery and subsequent percutaneous revascularization177
Neuromodulation reduces inflammation in HFpEF173
A fatty acid from mother’s milk drives cardiomyocyte maturation in newborn mice173
Extracellular matrix in vascular homeostasis and disease170
Decongestion in heart failure: medical and device therapies169
Preparticipation screening reduces SCD in young athletes164
Increased degradation of desmosomal proteins in ACM155
CSDE1 regulates LDL receptor levels154
Catheter ablation improves outcomes in patients with AF and end-stage HF149
No benefit of apoA-I infusion after myocardial infarction147
Graded exercise therapy should not be recommended for patients with post-exertional malaise146
Identifying leukocyte phenotypes by scRNA-seq to predict cardiovascular risk146
LDL-cholesterol lowering with obicetrapib146
Prevention of atherosclerosis from childhood128
Targeting immune cell recruitment in atherosclerosis127
The oral microbiome in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease124
Tailored therapeutics for cardiomyopathies124
Reactive oxygen species in hypertension121
Colchicine in acute coronary syndromes: the present and the possible future117
Treatment of mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy reduces pre-eclampsia risk112
RNA interference lowers triglyceride levels110
Modelling pre-eclampsia and its cardiovascular effects106
Reply to ‘Graded exercise therapy should not be recommended for patients with post-exertional malaise’104
Donor macrophages influence rejection of transplanted hearts101
Bempedoic acid prevents cardiovascular events in statin-intolerant patients99
Unlocking excellence in health care: the power of inclusive and sensitive language in medicine97
Cardiac sarcomere turnover by unidirectional replacement of proteins97
Promising novel siRNA for the treatment of hypertension96
Semaglutide is beneficial in patients with HFpEF and obesity95
Not a spectator sport: improving participation of Black patients in cardiovascular clinical trials90
Evidence does not support the reduction of added sugar intake from all food sources90
Global epidemiology of heart failure89
BP management with a village-doctor-led strategy87
Single-cell profiles of CHD and CM84
An epigenome editing approach induces durable silencing of Pcsk982
CV benefits of finerenone in T2DM and CKD81
Computational modelling of cardiovascular pathophysiology to risk stratify commercial spaceflight79
Simvastatin protects against endothelial dysfunction via epigenetic mechanisms78
Author Correction: The contribution of amyloid deposition in the aortic valve to calcification and aortic stenosis78
Novel factor XIa inhibitor reduces bleeding compared with apixaban in atrial fibrillation77
The role of the molecular autopsy in sudden cardiac death in young individuals77
Development of a miniature, bioresorbable, light-activated pacemaker75
The gut metabolite imidazole propionate is a potential biomarker of and therapeutic target for atherosclerosis74
Inflammatory signalling in atrial cardiomyocytes: a novel unifying principle in atrial fibrillation pathophysiology74
Clonal haematopoiesis in cardiovascular disease: prognostic role and novel therapeutic target73
Heart transplantation: advances in expanding the donor pool and xenotransplantation73
CNR1 antagonism attenuates cannabis-induced atherosclerosis71
Efferocytosis in atherosclerosis71
New insights into dietary cholesterol absorption71
Low alcohol intake might lower CVD risk by reducing stress-related brain activity69
Gut bacteria can break down cholesterol69
Fibroblast-like cells promote plaque stability in response to anti-IL-1β therapy68
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid valve morphology: a roadmap towards standardization66
Molecular gatekeepers of endogenous adult mammalian cardiomyocyte proliferation64
Improving medication adherence in cardiovascular disease64
Phenotyping atherosclerotic plaque and perivascular adipose tissue: signalling pathways and clinical biomarkers in atherosclerosis62
Renal denervation for hypertension62
Cardiovascular benefits of fermented foods and beverages: still up for debate61
Mechanisms and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension60
Cardiovascular disease and cancer: shared risk factors and mechanisms59
Targeting ALK1 to block LDL transcytosis and halt atherosclerosis59
Pacing with respiratory sinus arrhythmia improves outcomes in heart failure57
Restoration of flow in the aorta: a novel therapeutic target in aortic valve intervention57
Publisher Correction: Cardiac involvement in the long-term implications of COVID-1957
Heart failure and obesity: novel insights leading to new treatment paradigms56
A fresh look at coronary microembolization55
Inclusion of remnant cholesterol improves risk prediction for ischaemic heart disease54
Cardiac optogenetics: controlling the heart with light53
RNA-based therapies targeting APOC3 lower triglyceride levels in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia50
Epigenetic editing in cardiovascular medicine: moving beyond the hype50
The need for increased pragmatism in cardiovascular clinical trials49
Metabolites matter for gut microbiota as a modifiable risk factor in cardiovascular diseases48
Metabolic remodelling in atrial fibrillation: manifestations, mechanisms and clinical implications48
Regression of cardiac hypertrophy in health and disease: mechanisms and therapeutic potential47
Blood pressure and its variability: classic and novel measurement techniques45
The cardiac parasympathetic system has two parallel circuits45
Synthetic ion channel modulator reverses sodium channel dysfunction linked to cardiac arrhythmias45
Inhibiting aldosterone synthase reduces blood pressure44
Age-induced senescence impairs the neurovascular interface in the heart43
Combined measure of inflammation, cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) predicts 30-year cardiovascular risk in women39
Sotatercept as add-on therapy for advanced PAH36
Gout flares can precede cardiovascular events36
Black In Cardio: promoting diversity and representation in the cardiovascular field36
Phase separation of protein kinase A: a new paradigm in cardiac regulation?33
Non-canonical WNT signalling in cardiovascular disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications33
ASGR1 inhibition stimulates cholesterol excretion33
Artificial intelligence-enhanced echocardiography in cardiovascular disease management32
Tracing the roots of cardiac fibrosis: role of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition31
Roadmap on the use of artificial intelligence for imaging of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque in coronary arteries31
Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure: an update on ongoing trials31
Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a major health-care burden31
Consequences of ionizing radiation exposure to the cardiovascular system30
The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis in cardiovascular diseases29
Surgery safer than endovascular therapy for CLTI27
Publisher Correction: Non-canonical features of microRNAs: paradigms emerging from cardiovascular disease26
Characterization of the F8 gene: a silver lining in a dark cloud26
A distinct platelet differentiation pathway is involved in age-related thrombocytosis26
Benefit of early aortic valve surgery in asymptomatic, severe AS26
Imaging cAMP nanodomains in human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes26
Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice26
Leadless and extravascular cardiac resynchronization therapy: the future for CRT?25
Preserving the future of heart transplantation25
Effects of lifestyle factors on leukocytes in cardiovascular health and disease24
A role for lipophagy in atherosclerosis23
Metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in health and dyslipidaemia22
High troponin I levels predict death after surgery20
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: cardiovascular benefits and mechanisms of action20
Posterior left pericardiotomy reduces AF incidence after cardiac surgery20
Alain Cribier (1945–2024)19
Unravelling the genetic heart–brain connection using MRI19
Sustained BP reduction with renal denervation19
Cardiac splicing as a diagnostic and therapeutic target17
Mapping the functions of IgM antibodies in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease17
Heartbeat-induced pressure pulsations in cerebral arteries modulate neuronal activity17
Implementing LGBTQ-inclusive policies for cardiology practice and the workforce17
Charting the future of cardiology with large language model artificial intelligence17
Coronary CT angiography evaluation with artificial intelligence for individualized medical treatment of atherosclerosis: a Consensus Statement from the QCI Study Group16
Contemporary pharmacological treatment and management of heart failure16
The dynamic cardiac cellular landscape: visualization by molecular imaging16
Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular homeostasis and disease: potential role in diagnosis and therapy15
The ongoing quest for the first total artificial heart as destination therapy14
Mind the gap: sex-related differences in cardiovascular disease14
Cardiac involvement in the long-term implications of COVID-1913
Epidemiology and prevention of venous thromboembolism13
Single-cell transcriptomics for the assessment of cardiac disease13
Repurposing drugs to treat cardiovascular disease in the era of precision medicine13
Pathophysiology of dilated cardiomyopathy: from mechanisms to precision medicine13
Current concepts and novel targets for antiplatelet therapy13
The microtubule cytoskeleton in cardiac mechanics and heart failure13
Smartphone-based digital screening increases AF detection rate12
Infused ECM targets leaky vessels and heals inflamed tissues12
Wearable blood pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring and machine learning algorithms for blood pressure estimation12
Benefit of empagliflozin in acute heart failure12
Optically induced tachycardia evokes anxiety in risky settings12
Salt substitution reduces the rate of cardiovascular events and death12
Reply to: ‘Evidence does not support the reduction of added sugar intake from all food sources’11
No benefit of PCI in ischaemic LV dysfunction11
The burden of atrial fibrillation in the Asia–Pacific region11
Bone marrow adipocytes support fatty acid metabolism during MI-mediated emergency haematopoiesis11
BMAL1 and HIF2α are key regulators of circadian-dependent variations in myocardial injury11
Secondary prophylaxis for RHD11
Branched-chain amino acids in cardiovascular disease10
Statins promote efferocytosis in atherosclerotic plaques10
Lysosomes in the immunometabolic reprogramming of immune cells in atherosclerosis10
Interatrial shunt devices for heart failure10
Protein glycosylation in cardiovascular health and disease10
Heart failure with mid-range or mildly reduced ejection fraction10
Scientific journey from PSCK9 discovery in familial hypercholesterolaemia10
Standardization and clinical applications of retinal imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular disease: a Roadmap from an NHLBI workshop10
Creating an atlas of variant effects to resolve variants of uncertain significance and guide cardiovascular medicine10
Pregnancy among cardiologists: challenges and recommendations9
Fixed-dose combination therapy and polypills to prevent and treat CVD9
Rejuvenating cardiomyocytes facilitates heart regeneration9
Tricuspid repair during MV surgery slows the progression of tricuspid regurgitation9
Collateral cardiovascular damage during the COVID-19 pandemic9
Nuclear remodelling contributes to cardiac dysfunction during ageing9
Liver-derived factor XI protects against HFpEF9
Reproductive options and genetic testing for patients with an inherited cardiac disease8
Novel cardiovascular therapeutics and the risk of financial toxicity8
Improving the cardiovascular health care of transgender and non-binary persons8
RNA-targeting and gene editing therapies for transthyretin amyloidosis7
Functional testing after PCI in high-risk patients7
Environmental sustainability in cardiovascular practice: current challenges and future directions7
Overcoming difficulties with resilience7
The contribution of the exposome to the burden of cardiovascular disease7
Neuroimmune–arterial interfaces regulate atherosclerosis progression7
Targeting macrophage–fibroblast interactions in the failing heart7
Shaping the future of cardiovascular medicine in the new era of wearable devices7
CAS and CEA have similar risks and benefits7
Base editing therapy corrects long QT syndrome in mice7
Social media in modern cardiology: a tool for building community, visibility and impact7
Cholesterol crystals in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis7
Smartwatch detection of left ventricular dysfunction6
Benefits of ninerafaxstat in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy6
Redefining respiratory sinus arrhythmia as respiratory heart rate variability: an international Expert Recommendation for terminological clarity6
No benefit of β-blockers after myocardial infarction with preserved ejection fraction6
Clonal haematopoiesis: an emerging causal risk factor for atherosclerotic CVD6
Immediate non-inferior to staged complete revascularization6
Author Correction: Traction force microscopy of cardiomyocytes6
The use of new CRISPR tools in cardiovascular research and medicine6
Iron deficiency and supplementation in heart failure5
Ablation plus pacing strategy reduces mortality in patients with AF and HF5
Promising findings for cell therapy in HFrEF5
Anticoagulation in patients with atrial high-rate episodes5
Effective CRISPR modulation of complex non-coding RNA loci5
2023 World Heart Federation guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease5
Reply to ‘Screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disease’5
Author Correction: Myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: clinical observations and potential mechanisms5
Artificially transplanted mitochondria in endothelial cells promote mitophagy5
Publisher Correction: Wearable blood pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring and machine learning algorithms for blood pressure estimation5
An all-virtual clinical trial to assess a heart failure drug5
Therapeutic strategies targeting inflammation and immunity in atherosclerosis: how to proceed?5
Levothyroxine supplementation does not improve heart transplantation from brain-dead donors5
Diversity in human genetics studies accelerates discovery and improves health care5
Prehabilitation: evolving role in contemporary cardiac surgery5
Author Correction: 2023 World Heart Federation guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease4
Clinical implications of perioperative and periprocedural myocardial infarction4
Autoimmune diseases and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease4
Clinical quantitative coronary artery stenosis and coronary atherosclerosis imaging: a Consensus Statement from the Quantitative Cardiovascular Imaging Study Group4
Immune and inflammatory mechanisms in hypertension4
Young women with AMI have worse outcomes than men up to 1 year after discharge4
Migraines and cardiovascular disease: mechanisms and methodological challenges4
Adverse professional life experiences may affect mental health among cardiologists4
Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in Europe4
The brain–heart axis: integrative cooperation of neural, mechanical and biochemical pathways4
Roadmap for alleviating the manifestations of ageing in the cardiovascular system4
No benefit of routine steroids in infant heart surgery4
Microbial metabolites reduce SBP in patients with resistant hypertension4
Sex-chromosome mechanisms contribute to cardiac sex disparities4
Pathophysiology and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy4
Tackling inflammation in atherosclerosis4
Cardiac fibroblasts and mechanosensation in heart development, health and disease4
RAPID return to sinus rhythm after SVT using intranasal etripamil4
Our revered and mysterious heart4
Apolipoproteins in vascular biology and atherosclerotic disease3
Optical coherence tomography in coronary atherosclerosis assessment and intervention3
Neuroendocrine regulatory effects of sex hormones on salt sensitivity of blood pressure3
Left atrial appendage closure after ablation: the best OPTION for patients with AF?3
Cardiovascular involvement in glycogen storage diseases3
Inhibiting factor XIa to prevent thromboembolism3
From data to impact: why conference presentation skills are essential for cardiovascular research dissemination3
Pitavastatin reduces cardiovascular events in patients with HIV infection3
Author Correction: Coronary microvascular obstruction and dysfunction in patients with acute myocardial infarction3
Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases as therapeutic targets in cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure3
Vagal circuits in the heart and gut can regulate cardiometabolism and stress responses3
The molecular structure of LDL has finally been elucidated3
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