Trends in Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Over Past 10 years: A Bibliometric Analysis

Ruofei Liang1, Chao Hu1, Xiaoping Tang1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

World Neurosurgery
|September 23, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a critical complication. Research on DCI after SAH has surged, with recent focus on its pathophysiological mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases

Background:

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe cerebrovascular disease with high mortality and disability.
  • Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a major complication of SAH, significantly impacting patient outcomes.
  • Understanding DCI after SAH is crucial for improving patient prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on DCI after SAH.
  • To identify research trends, status, and hotspots from 2013 to 2022.
  • To provide a scientific reference for researchers in the field of DCI after SAH.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2013-2022).
  • Data analysis and visualization using VOSviewer software.
  • Systematic review of 3436 articles.

Main Results:

  • Annual increase in publications on DCI after SAH.
  • The United States leads in publications and citations.
  • Harvard University and World Neurosurgery are leading institutions and journals.
  • Recent research hotspots focus on the pathophysiological mechanisms of DCI after SAH.

Conclusions:

  • DCI after SAH has garnered significant academic interest over the past decade.
  • This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the DCI after SAH literature.
  • Current research hotspots concentrate on the pathophysiological mechanisms of DCI after SAH.
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