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Circadian rhythm in cardiovascular diseases: a bibliometric analysis of the past, present, and future

Authors: Ruoning Chai, Zelin Ye, Qian Wu, Wenjing Xue, Shuqing Shi, Yihang Du, Huaqin Wu, Yi Wei, Yuanhui Hu

Published in: European Journal of Medical Research | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

One of the most prominent features of living organisms is their circadian rhythm, which governs a wide range of physiological processes and plays a critical role in maintaining optimal health and function in response to daily environmental changes. This work applied bibliometric analysis to explore quantitative and qualitative trends in circadian rhythm in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). It also aims to identify research hotspots and provide fresh suggestions for future research.

Methods

The Web of Science Core Collection was used to search the data on circadian rhythm in CVD. HistCite, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer were used for bibliometric analysis and visualization. The analysis included the overall distribution of yearly outputs, top nations, active institutions and authors, core journals, co-cited references, and keywords. To assess the quality and efficacy of publications, the total global citation score (TGCS) and total local citation score (TLCS) were calculated.

Results

There were 2102 papers found to be associated with the circadian rhythm in CVD, with the overall number of publications increasing year after year. The United States had the most research citations and was the most prolific country. Hermida RC, Young ME, and Ayala DE were the top three writers. The three most notable journals on the subject were Chronobiology International, Hypertension Research, and Hypertension. In the early years, the major emphasis of circadian rhythm in CVD was hormones. Inflammation, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction were the top developing research hotspots.

Conclusion

Circadian rhythm in CVD has recently received a lot of interest from the medical field. These topics, namely inflammation, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction, are critical areas of investigation for understanding the role of circadian rhythm in CVD. Although they may not be future research priorities, they remain of significant importance. In addition, how to implement these chronotherapy theories in clinical practice will depend on additional clinical trials to get sufficient trustworthy clinical evidence.

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Title: Circadian rhythm in cardiovascular diseases: a bibliometric analysis of the past, present, and future
Authors: Ruoning Chai
Zelin Ye
Qian Wu
Wenjing Xue
Shuqing Shi
Yihang Du
Huaqin Wu
Yi Wei
Yuanhui Hu
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: European Journal of Medical Research / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01158-8

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