Nature Reviews Cardiology

Papers
(The TQCC of Nature Reviews Cardiology is 15. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease: from basic mechanisms to clinical perspectives930
Myocarditis and inflammatory cardiomyopathy: current evidence and future directions567
Myocardial ischaemia–reperfusion injury and cardioprotection in perspective566
Global epidemiology, health burden and effective interventions for elevated blood pressure and hypertension501
SGLT2 inhibitors: mechanisms of cardiovascular benefit beyond glycaemic control365
Environmental determinants of cardiovascular disease: lessons learned from air pollution349
Interplay between inflammation and thrombosis in cardiovascular pathology340
Smart wearable devices in cardiovascular care: where we are and how to move forward318
PPAR control of metabolism and cardiovascular functions302
Artificial intelligence-enhanced electrocardiography in cardiovascular disease management300
Global epidemiology of dyslipidaemias287
Thrombocytopathy and endotheliopathy: crucial contributors to COVID-19 thromboinflammation279
Endoplasmic reticulum stress and unfolded protein response in cardiovascular diseases278
Cardiac natriuretic peptides256
Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in Europe235
Pathophysiology of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy234
The molecular and metabolic landscape of iron and ferroptosis in cardiovascular disease230
Native and bioengineered extracellular vesicles for cardiovascular therapeutics225
Global epidemiology of valvular heart disease218
Transportation noise pollution and cardiovascular disease208
Self-powered cardiovascular electronic devices and systems200
Cellular and molecular pathobiology of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction192
Ageing and atherosclerosis: vascular intrinsic and extrinsic factors and potential role of IL-6184
Current and novel biomarkers of thrombotic risk in COVID-19: a Consensus Statement from the International COVID-19 Thrombosis Biomarkers Colloquium178
Macrophage-targeted nanomedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis171
Cardiovascular effects and safety of (non-aspirin) NSAIDs167
Myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: clinical observations and potential mechanisms162
Epicardial adipose tissue in contemporary cardiology157
Ceramides and other sphingolipids as drivers of cardiovascular disease155
Cardiovascular disease in patients with severe mental illness154
Heart failure with mid-range or mildly reduced ejection fraction153
Epidemiology and management of aortic disease: aortic aneurysms and acute aortic syndromes150
The role of cardiac rehabilitation in improving cardiovascular outcomes146
Diabesity: the combined burden of obesity and diabetes on heart disease and the role of imaging141
Congestion in heart failure: a contemporary look at physiology, diagnosis and treatment139
Systems biology in cardiovascular disease: a multiomics approach137
Lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of hypertension129
Diffuse myocardial fibrosis: mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutic approaches125
Next-generation tissue-engineered heart valves with repair, remodelling and regeneration capacity125
Therapeutic strategies targeting inflammation and immunity in atherosclerosis: how to proceed?123
Sit less and move more for cardiovascular health: emerging insights and opportunities118
Epidemiology of the inherited cardiomyopathies117
The quiescent endothelium: signalling pathways regulating organ-specific endothelial normalcy115
Integration of novel monitoring devices with machine learning technology for scalable cardiovascular management113
Optical coherence tomography in coronary atherosclerosis assessment and intervention108
Pregnancy and cardiovascular disease104
Genomics of hypertension: the road to precision medicine98
Cardiac optogenetics: a decade of enlightenment96
Intracellular calcium leak in heart failure and atrial fibrillation: a unifying mechanism and therapeutic target95
High-density lipoproteins, reverse cholesterol transport and atherogenesis94
Genomic frontiers in congenital heart disease90
Apolipoproteins in vascular biology and atherosclerotic disease89
Integrating genomics with biomarkers and therapeutic targets to invigorate cardiovascular drug development88
The role of cellular senescence in cardiac disease: basic biology and clinical relevance87
Blood pressure and its variability: classic and novel measurement techniques85
Transforming growth factor-β in myocardial disease84
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: current indications and evolving technologies81
Complete versus incomplete coronary revascularization: definitions, assessment and outcomes79
Device-based therapies for arterial hypertension76
Applications of artificial intelligence in cardiovascular imaging75
Cardiovascular risks of climate change75
Mechanisms and consequences of endothelial cell senescence73
Gut-derived low-grade endotoxaemia, atherothrombosis and cardiovascular disease71
Cardiac involvement in the long-term implications of COVID-1971
Climate change and cardiovascular disease: implications for global health71
Bleeding avoidance strategies in percutaneous coronary intervention68
Myocardial stunning and hibernation revisited67
RNA-targeting and gene editing therapies for transthyretin amyloidosis66
Update on the pathophysiology and medical treatment of peripheral artery disease65
Social determinants of atrial fibrillation65
Vascular endothelial cell development and diversity64
The role of mitochondrial fission in cardiovascular health and disease64
Sulfide regulation of cardiovascular function in health and disease63
Plaque erosion and acute coronary syndromes: phenotype, molecular characteristics and future directions62
Metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in health and dyslipidaemia62
Clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for coronary artery disease60
Branched-chain amino acids in cardiovascular disease59
Inflammatory signalling in atrial cardiomyocytes: a novel unifying principle in atrial fibrillation pathophysiology56
Epidemiology and prevention of venous thromboembolism55
Immune cell profiling in atherosclerosis: role in research and precision medicine53
Epidemiology and modifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation53
The evolving cardiac lymphatic vasculature in development, repair and regeneration53
A fresh look at coronary microembolization52
Targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to the heart52
Obesity and the risk of cardiometabolic diseases52
Interplay of cardiovascular mediators, oxidative stress and inflammation in liver disease and its complications50
Interactions between erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular drugs50
Pharmacogenetics to guide cardiovascular drug therapy50
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: cardiovascular benefits and mechanisms of action49
Prevention of atherosclerosis from childhood48
Minor hypertrophic cardiomyopathy genes, major insights into the genetics of cardiomyopathies47
The health digital twin: advancing precision cardiovascular medicine46
Potential long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the pulmonary vasculature: a global perspective46
International Atherosclerosis Society guidance for implementing best practice in the care of familial hypercholesterolaemia42
Targeting the sarcomere in inherited cardiomyopathies42
Non-cardiac surgery in patients with coronary artery disease: risk evaluation and periprocedural management41
Electroimmunology and cardiac arrhythmia39
Non-canonical features of microRNAs: paradigms emerging from cardiovascular disease38
SGLT2 inhibitors: role in protective reprogramming of cardiac nutrient transport and metabolism38
Non-canonical WNT signalling in cardiovascular disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications38
The COVID-19 pandemic: a catalyst to improve clinical trials36
Bioengineering approaches to treat the failing heart: from cell biology to 3D printing36
Stroke prevention strategies in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation36
Remote monitoring and digital health tools in CVD management35
Increasing representation and diversity in cardiovascular clinical trial populations35
Towards precision medicine in heart failure35
Obstructive sleep apnoea heterogeneity and cardiovascular disease34
Contemporary coronary artery bypass graft surgery and subsequent percutaneous revascularization34
Gender medicine: effects of sex and gender on cardiovascular disease manifestation and outcomes34
Coronary vessel formation in development and disease: mechanisms and insights for therapy34
Pulling at the heart: COVID-19, race/ethnicity and ongoing disparities33
Sirtuins in atherosclerosis: guardians of healthspan and therapeutic targets33
P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention32
The microtubule cytoskeleton in cardiac mechanics and heart failure31
Macrophages in cardiac remodelling after myocardial infarction30
The potential of tailoring the gut microbiome to prevent and treat cardiometabolic disease30
Hallmarks of cardiovascular ageing30
Mitral valve regurgitation: a disease with a wide spectrum of therapeutic options29
Evolving concepts of the vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque and the vulnerable patient: implications for patient care and future research29
Repurposing drugs to treat cardiovascular disease in the era of precision medicine29
Mechanisms by which angiotensin-receptor blockers increase ACE2 levels29
The oral microbiome in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease27
Cardiac fibroblasts and mechanosensation in heart development, health and disease27
Improving clinical practice guidelines with implementation science25
Autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome25
Cardio-onco-metabolism: metabolic remodelling in cardiovascular disease and cancer25
The contribution of the exposome to the burden of cardiovascular disease24
Calcific aortic valve disease: mechanisms, prevention and treatment24
A change of heart: new roles for cilia in cardiac development and disease24
Effects of fatty acids on T cell function: role in atherosclerosis24
Novel and future lipid-modulating therapies for the prevention of cardiovascular disease23
Hypertension in China: epidemiology and treatment initiatives23
Single-cell transcriptomics for the assessment of cardiac disease23
Changing epidemiology of congenital heart disease: effect on outcomes and quality of care in adults23
Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases as therapeutic targets in cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure23
Reduced hospital admissions for ACS — more collateral damage from COVID-1923
Flow-induced reprogramming of endothelial cells in atherosclerosis22
Temporary mechanical circulatory support devices: practical considerations for all stakeholders21
The need for increased pragmatism in cardiovascular clinical trials21
The use of new CRISPR tools in cardiovascular research and medicine21
Neuroimmune axis of cardiovascular control: mechanisms and therapeutic implications21
Plastics and cardiovascular disease20
Pathophysiology and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy20
Regression of cardiac hypertrophy in health and disease: mechanisms and therapeutic potential19
The biology of atherosclerosis comes full circle: lessons for conquering cardiovascular disease19
Genetics and mechanisms of thoracic aortic disease19
Diversity 4.0 in the cardiovascular health-care workforce18
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid valve morphology: a roadmap towards standardization18
Interventional therapies for pulmonary embolism18
Long COVID and cardiovascular disease: a learning health system approach17
Clarification of the definition of hypoplastic left heart syndrome17
Non-hyperaemic coronary pressure measurements to guide coronary interventions16
Genomic enhancers in cardiac development and disease16
Metabolic mechanisms in physiological and pathological cardiac hypertrophy: new paradigms and challenges16
Cardiovascular health and disease in migrant populations: a call to action16
Cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus: epidemiology, assessment and prevention16
Clinical quantitative coronary artery stenosis and coronary atherosclerosis imaging: a Consensus Statement from the Quantitative Cardiovascular Imaging Study Group16
PCSK9-targeted therapies: present and future approaches16
RAAS inhibitors do not increase the risk of COVID-1916
The role of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 in cardiovascular disease16
Clonal haematopoiesis and atherosclerosis: a chicken or egg question?15
Developing a vaccine against atherosclerosis15
Genetics and genomics of arrhythmic risk: current and future strategies to prevent sudden cardiac death15
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