Impact Factor
4.21
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
7.90
1,211 total citations
h5-index
33
h5 depth signal
Cited share
86.7%
143 of 165
Total citations
1,211
Citation footprint
Metric signal
7.94
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.0%
24 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
507
United Kingdom
199
India
186
Brazil
180
China
173
Citing Fields of Research
Cardiology
1,345
Healthcare Policy
287
Diabetes
275
Autonomic Function
185
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
107
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,394
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
165
143 cited publications
Last 12 months
79
7.2 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
79 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
507 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cardiology
1,345 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v9n1, Mar. 2014-
v9n1, Mar. 2014- ; selected citations only before this date
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cardiology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
World Heart Federation
Broad Categories
Cardiology
Vascular Diseases
Medical Ethics
Urology
Healthcare Policy
Lipids
MeSH Descriptors
Cardiovascular Diseases
Developing Countries
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.5334/gh.1594
Open DOI
Beyond the Earthquake: Cardiovascular Consequences and Lessons for Colombia
An earthquake is an event that affects populations across multiple dimensions, extending far beyond trauma and immediate mortality. Cardiovascular events are particularly important during the acute phase and in the first days after the d...
02
DOI 10.5334/gh.1590
Open DOI
Are Current Lipid Guidelines Adequate for South Asian Patients? A Narrative Review
South Asians, who account for nearly one quarter of the world’s population, experience a disproportionately high burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), often presenting 5–10 years earlier than European populations. Thi...
03
DOI 10.5334/gh.1584
Open DOI
Enhanced Facility-Based Hypertension Screening: A Quality Improvement Initiative at Primary Health Care Facilities in Ethiopia
Less than half of people with hypertension in Ethiopia are diagnosed, and only one-third of adults visiting primary care facilities have their blood pressure (BP) screened. We implemented a quality improvement (QI) initiative across six ...
04
DOI 10.5334/gh.1576
Open DOI
Menopause Hormone Therapy in Women With Cardiovascular Risk Factors or Established Ischemic Heart Disease: A Joint FIGO and WHF Position Paper
Extending women’s health-span is a key challenge for the medical community. Although women live longer than men, they face a higher burden of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and disabilities. Endogenous estrogens...
05
DOI 10.5334/gh.1583
Open DOI
Correction: Association of Pre-PCI Blood Pressure and No-Reflow in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Coronary Infarction
This article details a correction to: Li X, Yu C, Lei L, Liu X, Chen Y, Wang Y, Qiu S, Xiu J. Association of Pre-PCI Blood Pressure and No-Reflow in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Coronary Infarction. Global Heart. 2024;19(1):28. DOI: ...
06
DOI 10.5334/gh.1580
Open DOI
From Survival to Lifelong Care: The Global Burden of Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly and remains an under-recognised contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease. Once regarded as a paediatric condition, its burden now extends across the l...
07
DOI 10.5334/gh.1577
Open DOI
Development and Evaluation of a Clinical Prediction Model for Acute Kidney Injury Risk in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant complication among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Once AKI occurs, therapeutic options are limited to supportive care, underscoring the clinical ...
08
DOI 10.5334/gh.1567
Open DOI
World Heart Day 2025 in Prasanthi Nilayam, India: A Silver Jubilee of the World Heart Federation Advocacy at the Centenary of a Humanitarian Legacy
An Unprecedented Confluence of Science, Selfless Service, and the World Heart Federation’s Mission of Cardiovascular Health for All On 29 September 2025, the World Heart Federation (WHF) marked the silver jubilee—25 years—of World Heart ...
09
DOI 10.5334/gh.1571
Open DOI
Cardiovascular Health Equity: Time for a New Era of Science, Sociology, and Interventions
Joint Editorial on behalf of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the European Society of Cardiology, and the World Heart Federation
10
DOI 10.5334/gh.1572
Open DOI
Understanding Behavioural Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Prevention Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke disproportionately affect culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. In Australia, CALD describes communities that differ from the dominant population by language, ethnicity and/or c...
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