Nature Reviews Cardiology

Papers
(The median citation count of Nature Reviews Cardiology is 2. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Bariatric metabolic surgery more effective than GLP1R agonists in preventing congestive HF705
Aggregation of big tau disrupts microtubules and causes diastolic dysfunction514
Antibody treatment to deplete transthyretin amyloid deposits in the heart434
Sacubitril–valsartan shows benefit in heart failure with ejection fraction of >40%359
LIPC variant in combined hypocholesterolaemia321
Intravascular imaging improves outcomes303
Injectable and conductive cardiac patch283
Travelling with heart failure: risk assessment and practical recommendations275
Potential long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the pulmonary vasculature: a global perspective268
Neuroimmune axis of cardiovascular control: mechanisms and therapeutic implications267
Screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disease255
Accelerated reduction in global cardiovascular disease is essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals250
Changing epidemiology of congenital heart disease: effect on outcomes and quality of care in adults247
Genetics and mechanisms of thoracic aortic disease238
Abbreviating DAPT reduces the risk of bleeding230
Alternative defibrillation strategies improve outcomes217
Think Aorta: aortic dissection awareness and perspectives from the patient212
Electron microscopy of cardiac 3D nanodynamics: form, function, future210
Factor XI inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular disease and a high risk of bleeding: a cautionary tale204
Defining iron deficiency in patients with heart failure202
Detection of subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy199
European guidelines for hypertension in 2024: a comparison of key recommendations for clinical practice196
Contemporary coronary artery bypass graft surgery and subsequent percutaneous revascularization189
Maternal cardiovascular disorders before and during pregnancy and offspring cardiovascular risk across the life course181
Hallmarks of cardiovascular ageing168
Neuromodulation reduces inflammation in HFpEF162
A fatty acid from mother’s milk drives cardiomyocyte maturation in newborn mice162
Extracellular matrix in vascular homeostasis and disease160
Graded exercise therapy should not be recommended for patients with post-exertional malaise158
Decongestion in heart failure: medical and device therapies156
Preparticipation screening reduces SCD in young athletes153
Increased degradation of desmosomal proteins in ACM148
CSDE1 regulates LDL receptor levels141
Catheter ablation improves outcomes in patients with AF and end-stage HF140
No benefit of apoA-I infusion after myocardial infarction139
Colchicine in acute coronary syndromes: the present and the possible future138
Identifying leukocyte phenotypes by scRNA-seq to predict cardiovascular risk138
LDL-cholesterol lowering with obicetrapib122
Targeting immune cell recruitment in atherosclerosis121
Tailored therapeutics for cardiomyopathies116
Reactive oxygen species in hypertension115
Genomic enhancers in cardiac development and disease114
Prevention of atherosclerosis from childhood109
The oral microbiome in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease107
Treatment of mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy reduces pre-eclampsia risk106
RNA interference lowers triglyceride levels105
Modelling pre-eclampsia and its cardiovascular effects104
Not a spectator sport: improving participation of Black patients in cardiovascular clinical trials98
Reply to ‘Graded exercise therapy should not be recommended for patients with post-exertional malaise’97
Donor macrophages influence rejection of transplanted hearts97
Cardiac sarcomere turnover by unidirectional replacement of proteins92
Bempedoic acid prevents cardiovascular events in statin-intolerant patients92
Promising novel siRNA for the treatment of hypertension88
Unlocking excellence in health care: the power of inclusive and sensitive language in medicine88
Semaglutide is beneficial in patients with HFpEF and obesity88
BP management with a village-doctor-led strategy82
Global epidemiology of heart failure82
Evidence does not support the reduction of added sugar intake from all food sources82
Single-cell profiles of CHD and CM81
An epigenome editing approach induces durable silencing of Pcsk980
CV benefits of finerenone in T2DM and CKD76
Author Correction: The contribution of amyloid deposition in the aortic valve to calcification and aortic stenosis76
Computational modelling of cardiovascular pathophysiology to risk stratify commercial spaceflight76
Simvastatin protects against endothelial dysfunction via epigenetic mechanisms75
Clonal haematopoiesis in cardiovascular disease: prognostic role and novel therapeutic target72
Novel factor XIa inhibitor reduces bleeding compared with apixaban in atrial fibrillation72
The role of the molecular autopsy in sudden cardiac death in young individuals71
Development of a miniature, bioresorbable, light-activated pacemaker70
Inflammatory signalling in atrial cardiomyocytes: a novel unifying principle in atrial fibrillation pathophysiology70
Heart transplantation: advances in expanding the donor pool and xenotransplantation69
Efferocytosis in atherosclerosis68
New insights into dietary cholesterol absorption66
Low alcohol intake might lower CVD risk by reducing stress-related brain activity66
CNR1 antagonism attenuates cannabis-induced atherosclerosis66
Gut bacteria can break down cholesterol66
Molecular gatekeepers of endogenous adult mammalian cardiomyocyte proliferation65
Fibroblast-like cells promote plaque stability in response to anti-IL-1β therapy65
Cardiovascular benefits of fermented foods and beverages: still up for debate64
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid valve morphology: a roadmap towards standardization62
Renal denervation for hypertension62
Improving medication adherence in cardiovascular disease60
Mechanisms and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension59
Cardiovascular disease and cancer: shared risk factors and mechanisms56
Phenotyping atherosclerotic plaque and perivascular adipose tissue: signalling pathways and clinical biomarkers in atherosclerosis56
Targeting ALK1 to block LDL transcytosis and halt atherosclerosis55
Pacing with respiratory sinus arrhythmia improves outcomes in heart failure54
Publisher Correction: Cardiac involvement in the long-term implications of COVID-1953
Inclusion of remnant cholesterol improves risk prediction for ischaemic heart disease52
Cardiac optogenetics: controlling the heart with light51
Epigenetic editing in cardiovascular medicine: moving beyond the hype50
RNA-based therapies targeting APOC3 lower triglyceride levels in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia50
Heart failure and obesity: novel insights leading to new treatment paradigms49
The need for increased pragmatism in cardiovascular clinical trials48
Metabolic remodelling in atrial fibrillation: manifestations, mechanisms and clinical implications48
A fresh look at coronary microembolization47
Restoration of flow in the aorta: a novel therapeutic target in aortic valve intervention47
Blood pressure and its variability: classic and novel measurement techniques46
Regression of cardiac hypertrophy in health and disease: mechanisms and therapeutic potential44
The cardiac parasympathetic system has two parallel circuits44
Age-induced senescence impairs the neurovascular interface in the heart43
Boosting mitochondrial metabolism with dietary supplements in heart failure43
Inhibiting aldosterone synthase reduces blood pressure43
Combined measure of inflammation, cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) predicts 30-year cardiovascular risk in women43
Black In Cardio: promoting diversity and representation in the cardiovascular field41
Sotatercept as add-on therapy for advanced PAH37
Gout flares can precede cardiovascular events37
Tracing the roots of cardiac fibrosis: role of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition34
Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure: an update on ongoing trials33
ASGR1 inhibition stimulates cholesterol excretion33
Non-canonical WNT signalling in cardiovascular disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications32
Phase separation of protein kinase A: a new paradigm in cardiac regulation?31
The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis in cardiovascular diseases29
Consequences of ionizing radiation exposure to the cardiovascular system29
Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a major health-care burden29
Surgery safer than endovascular therapy for CLTI28
Roadmap on the use of artificial intelligence for imaging of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque in coronary arteries28
A distinct platelet differentiation pathway is involved in age-related thrombocytosis27
Preserving the future of heart transplantation26
Benefit of early aortic valve surgery in asymptomatic, severe AS26
Characterization of the F8 gene: a silver lining in a dark cloud26
Publisher Correction: Non-canonical features of microRNAs: paradigms emerging from cardiovascular disease26
Imaging cAMP nanodomains in human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes26
Effects of lifestyle factors on leukocytes in cardiovascular health and disease25
Leadless and extravascular cardiac resynchronization therapy: the future for CRT?25
Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice25
High troponin I levels predict death after surgery24
A role for lipophagy in atherosclerosis24
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: cardiovascular benefits and mechanisms of action24
Metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in health and dyslipidaemia24
Posterior left pericardiotomy reduces AF incidence after cardiac surgery23
Unravelling the genetic heart–brain connection using MRI23
Alain Cribier (1945–2024)22
Sustained BP reduction with renal denervation20
Heartbeat-induced pressure pulsations in cerebral arteries modulate neuronal activity20
Repurposing drugs to treat cardiovascular disease in the era of precision medicine19
Cardiac splicing as a diagnostic and therapeutic target19
Charting the future of cardiology with large language model artificial intelligence18
Mind the gap: sex-related differences in cardiovascular disease17
Implementing LGBTQ-inclusive policies for cardiology practice and the workforce17
Mapping the functions of IgM antibodies in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease17
Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular homeostasis and disease: potential role in diagnosis and therapy17
The dynamic cardiac cellular landscape: visualization by molecular imaging16
Contemporary pharmacological treatment and management of heart failure16
Pathophysiology of dilated cardiomyopathy: from mechanisms to precision medicine16
Wearable blood pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring and machine learning algorithms for blood pressure estimation14
Coronary CT angiography evaluation with artificial intelligence for individualized medical treatment of atherosclerosis: a Consensus Statement from the QCI Study Group13
Current concepts and novel targets for antiplatelet therapy13
The ongoing quest for the first total artificial heart as destination therapy13
Epidemiology and prevention of venous thromboembolism13
Single-cell transcriptomics for the assessment of cardiac disease13
Smartphone-based digital screening increases AF detection rate12
The microtubule cytoskeleton in cardiac mechanics and heart failure12
Benefit of empagliflozin in acute heart failure12
Cardiac involvement in the long-term implications of COVID-1912
Infused ECM targets leaky vessels and heals inflamed tissues12
Optically induced tachycardia evokes anxiety in risky settings12
No benefit of PCI in ischaemic LV dysfunction11
Salt substitution reduces the rate of cardiovascular events and death11
Bone marrow adipocytes support fatty acid metabolism during MI-mediated emergency haematopoiesis10
The burden of atrial fibrillation in the Asia–Pacific region10
Scientific journey from PSCK9 discovery in familial hypercholesterolaemia10
Interatrial shunt devices for heart failure10
Reply to: ‘Evidence does not support the reduction of added sugar intake from all food sources’10
Statins promote efferocytosis in atherosclerotic plaques10
Branched-chain amino acids in cardiovascular disease10
Secondary prophylaxis for RHD10
BMAL1 and HIF2α are key regulators of circadian-dependent variations in myocardial injury10
Standardization and clinical applications of retinal imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular disease: a Roadmap from an NHLBI workshop10
Lysosomes in the immunometabolic reprogramming of immune cells in atherosclerosis10
Liver-derived factor XI protects against HFpEF9
Tricuspid repair during MV surgery slows the progression of tricuspid regurgitation9
Heart failure with mid-range or mildly reduced ejection fraction9
Fixed-dose combination therapy and polypills to prevent and treat CVD9
Pregnancy among cardiologists: challenges and recommendations9
Protein glycosylation in cardiovascular health and disease9
Nuclear remodelling contributes to cardiac dysfunction during ageing9
Rejuvenating cardiomyocytes facilitates heart regeneration8
Improving the cardiovascular health care of transgender and non-binary persons8
Novel cardiovascular therapeutics and the risk of financial toxicity8
Reproductive options and genetic testing for patients with an inherited cardiac disease8
Collateral cardiovascular damage during the COVID-19 pandemic8
Targeting macrophage–fibroblast interactions in the failing heart8
Neuroimmune–arterial interfaces regulate atherosclerosis progression8
Environmental sustainability in cardiovascular practice: current challenges and future directions7
Shaping the future of cardiovascular medicine in the new era of wearable devices7
Functional testing after PCI in high-risk patients7
The contribution of the exposome to the burden of cardiovascular disease7
Base editing therapy corrects long QT syndrome in mice7
Cholesterol crystals in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis7
Social media in modern cardiology: a tool for building community, visibility and impact7
RNA-targeting and gene editing therapies for transthyretin amyloidosis7
CAS and CEA have similar risks and benefits7
No benefit of β-blockers after myocardial infarction with preserved ejection fraction6
Clonal haematopoiesis: an emerging causal risk factor for atherosclerotic CVD6
Immediate non-inferior to staged complete revascularization6
Author Correction: Traction force microscopy of cardiomyocytes6
The use of new CRISPR tools in cardiovascular research and medicine6
Smartwatch detection of left ventricular dysfunction6
Benefits of ninerafaxstat in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy6
2023 World Heart Federation guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease5
Artificially transplanted mitochondria in endothelial cells promote mitophagy5
Anticoagulation in patients with atrial high-rate episodes5
The brain–heart axis: integrative cooperation of neural, mechanical and biochemical pathways5
Promising findings for cell therapy in HFrEF5
Redefining respiratory sinus arrhythmia as respiratory heart rate variability: an international Expert Recommendation for terminological clarity5
Levothyroxine supplementation does not improve heart transplantation from brain-dead donors5
Author Correction: Myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: clinical observations and potential mechanisms5
Prehabilitation: evolving role in contemporary cardiac surgery5
Iron deficiency and supplementation in heart failure5
Therapeutic strategies targeting inflammation and immunity in atherosclerosis: how to proceed?5
An all-virtual clinical trial to assess a heart failure drug5
Diversity in human genetics studies accelerates discovery and improves health care5
Clinical implications of perioperative and periprocedural myocardial infarction5
Ablation plus pacing strategy reduces mortality in patients with AF and HF5
Reply to ‘Screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disease’5
Immune and inflammatory mechanisms in hypertension4
Roadmap for alleviating the manifestations of ageing in the cardiovascular system4
Publisher Correction: Wearable blood pressure sensors for cardiovascular monitoring and machine learning algorithms for blood pressure estimation4
Adverse professional life experiences may affect mental health among cardiologists4
Microbial metabolites reduce SBP in patients with resistant hypertension4
Sex-chromosome mechanisms contribute to cardiac sex disparities4
Menopausal hormone therapy does not lower Lp(a)-associated CHD risk4
Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in Europe4
Autoimmune diseases and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease4
Effective CRISPR modulation of complex non-coding RNA loci4
No benefit of routine steroids in infant heart surgery4
Our revered and mysterious heart4
Author Correction: 2023 World Heart Federation guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease4
RAPID return to sinus rhythm after SVT using intranasal etripamil4
Clinical quantitative coronary artery stenosis and coronary atherosclerosis imaging: a Consensus Statement from the Quantitative Cardiovascular Imaging Study Group4
Pathophysiology and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy4
Tackling inflammation in atherosclerosis4
Cardiac fibroblasts and mechanosensation in heart development, health and disease4
Young women with AMI have worse outcomes than men up to 1 year after discharge4
Migraines and cardiovascular disease: mechanisms and methodological challenges4
Clonal haematopoiesis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease4
Pro-arrhythmic potential of proton-pump inhibitors3
AIMing 2 treat atherosclerosis3
Optical coherence tomography in coronary atherosclerosis assessment and intervention3
Small extracellular vesicles from the infarcted heart can promote tumour growth3
From data to impact: why conference presentation skills are essential for cardiovascular research dissemination3
Cardiac-resident macrophages protect against sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy3
Pitavastatin reduces cardiovascular events in patients with HIV infection3
Gene therapy for cardiac arrhythmias3
Left atrial appendage closure after ablation: the best OPTION for patients with AF?3
Vagal circuits in the heart and gut can regulate cardiometabolism and stress responses3
Six lessons learned from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure3
Very high HDL-C levels are associated with higher mortality in patients with CAD3
Author Correction: Coronary microvascular obstruction and dysfunction in patients with acute myocardial infarction3
The molecular structure of LDL has finally been elucidated3
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