A bibliometric analysis of ten years of international research on left ventricular assist devices.
- 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.23 Youzheng St, Harbin, 150000, HeilongJiang, China.
- 2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.23 Youzheng St, Harbin, 150000, HeilongJiang, China. [email protected].
Abstract
Objective
To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) research from 2015 to 2024, mapping its developmental trajectory, research hotspots, and academic impact.Methods
Publications from 2015 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis was performed using Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer to analyze publication volume, country/institutional collaboration, journal impact, co-citation, and keyword clustering.Results
The analysis included 6,261 publications. Annual output showed sustained growth, peaking at 793 publications in 2022. The USA was the most active contributor, involved in 3,210 unique publications, and served as the central hub in the international collaboration network. The ASAIO Journal had the most publications, while the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation had the highest citation impact. Keyword evolution revealed a shift from technical concerns (e.g., 'pump thrombosis') to clinical management themes (e.g., 'quality of life', 'guidelines', 'diagnosis').Conclusion
The LVAD research field has undergone substantial evolution, as evidenced by the bibliometric shift from device technology optimization towards patient-centered whole-process management. Future efforts should focus on mechanistic exploration, real-world evidence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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BibTeX
@article{lou2026bibliometric,
title = {{A bibliometric analysis of ten years of international research on left ventricular assist devices.}},
author = {Jing-Zun Lou and Jing-Jing Su and Hui Yang and Guang Hu and Bao-Dong Xie},
journal = {Journal of cardiothoracic surgery},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.1186/s13019-026-04484-0},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42958570},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - A bibliometric analysis of ten years of international research on left ventricular assist devices.
AU - Jing-Zun Lou
AU - Jing-Jing Su
AU - Hui Yang
AU - Guang Hu
AU - Bao-Dong Xie
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/31
JO - Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
DO - 10.1186/s13019-026-04484-0
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42958570
AB - Objective To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) research from 2015 to 2024, mapping its developmental trajectory, research hotspots, and academic impact.Methods Publications from 2015 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis was performed using Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer to analyze publication volume, country/institutional collaboration, journal impact, co-citation, and keyword clustering.Results The analysis included 6,261 publications. Annual output showed sustained growth, peaking at 793 publications in 2022. The USA was the most active contributor, involved in 3,210 unique publications, and served as the central hub in the international collaboration network. The ASAIO Journal had the most publications, while the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation had the highest citation impact. Keyword evolution revealed a shift from technical concerns (e.g., 'pump thrombosis') to clinical management themes (e.g., 'quality of life', 'guidelines', 'diagnosis').Conclusion The LVAD research field has undergone substantial evolution, as evidenced by the bibliometric shift from device technology optimization towards patient-centered whole-process management. Future efforts should focus on mechanistic exploration, real-world evidence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
SN - 1749-8090
ER -