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Mohammed F Mohammed1, Olivia Marais2, Adnan I Qureshi3
1Emergency & Trauma Radiology, Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, King Abdulaziz Medical City-NGHA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
|July 15, 2017
Summary
This study identified the top 100 most-cited articles in stroke imaging research. Magnetic resonance imaging and prognostic applications were common themes in highly-cited publications.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Radiology
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
Background:
- Stroke imaging research is rapidly evolving.
- Understanding influential publications is key to tracking research progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and analyze the top 100 most-cited articles in stroke imaging.
- To identify trends and characteristics of highly-cited stroke imaging research.
Main Methods:
- Searched Scopus and Web of Science for top 100 most-cited articles.
- Collected data on citations, publication year, journal, topic, and imaging modality.
- Reviewed articles for relevance by experienced neuroimaging radiologists.
Main Results:
- Most cited articles published between 1996-2000, predominantly in 'Stroke'.
- Magnetic resonance imaging was the most frequent modality (46 articles), followed by computed tomography (16) and functional MRI (10).
- Prognostic applications constituted the most common study topic (27 articles).
Conclusions:
- This analysis characterizes the landscape of influential stroke imaging research.
- Identifies key characteristics and trends within highly-cited publications in the field.
