Impact Factor
2.85
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.36
590 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
49.9%
223 of 447
Total citations
590
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.24
External metric anchor
Self-citation
7.6%
45 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
495
China
257
United Kingdom
254
Germany
160
Italy
138
Citing Fields of Research
Cardiology
1,261
Respiratory Support
526
Hematology
348
Vascular Disorders
234
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
212
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,216
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
447
223 cited publications
Last 12 months
204
17.0 publications/month
Open access share
18.1%
37 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
495 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cardiology
1,261 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v5n1, 1990-
v5n1, 1990-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cardiology
Respiratory Support
Hematology
Broad Categories
Cardiology
Hematology
Vascular Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Extracorporeal Circulation
Perfusion
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/02676591261499535
Open DOI
Effects of patient demographic and clinical data on the assessment of cerebral oxygen monitoring values during coronary artery bypass grafting
Objectives: To determine the effects of patient demographic and clinical data on regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) values. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Training and research hospital. Participants: Eighty pa...
02
DOI 10.1177/02676591261499955
Open DOI
Optimal timing of surgical intervention for post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture: A comprehensive evidence review
Background: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but devastating complication of acute myocardial infarction, historically associated with extremely high mortality rates. The optimal timing of surgical repair-balancing the risks of...
03
DOI 10.1177/02676591261497852
Open DOI
Antithrombin III use in pediatric and neonatal ECMO: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Antithrombin (AT) supplementation has been increasingly incorporated into pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) anticoagulation protocols to address heparin resistance and optimize anticoagulation. However, con...
04
DOI 10.1177/02676591261496714
Open DOI
Outcomes of preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump insertion in high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting: A decade of single-centre experience
Background: The role of prophylactic preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains uncertain. This study aims to evaluate the safety and outcomes of preoperative IABP ...
05
DOI 10.1177/02676591261499217
Open DOI
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) exposure during cardiopulmonary bypass: A narrative review of human clinical evidence and future directions
Background: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is widely used as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride medical devices employed during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Although migration from these devices and blood-storage systems has long be...
06
DOI 10.1177/02676591261496746
Open DOI
Weight-stratified analysis of the heterogeneous effects of miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass on perioperative outcomes in children with congenital heart disease: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction: Miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits may reduce intraoperative transfusion in pediatric cardiac surgery, but their effects across body weight categories remain unclear. This study compared transfusion and outc...
07
DOI 10.1177/02676591261496740
Open DOI
Anticoagulation after transcatheter and surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: A narrative review
Background: Bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement, specifically surgical (SAVR) and transcatheter (TAVR), is among the most frequently performed cardiac interventions globally, yet anticoagulation strategies after implantation remain in...
08
DOI 10.1177/02676591261496709
Open DOI
Development of the ECMO nursing self-efficacy Perception scale: A validity and reliability study
Caring for patients receiving ECMO in the ICU is a complex process that requires advanced knowledge, technical skills, and confident clinical decision-making from nurses. Despite the increasing use of ECMO in Türkiye, no comprehensive, v...
09
DOI 10.1177/02676591261496744
Open DOI
Dabigatran and reversal during cardiopulmonary bypass: In vitro human volunteer studies and a porcine model
Objectives: To characterize how dabigatran, unfractionated heparin (UFH), and their reversal agents influence activated clotting time (ACT) and dabigatran-sensitive assays during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design: In vitro human whole...
10
DOI 10.1177/02676591261495416
Open DOI
Under pressure- test, test, maybe? A survey of heat exchanger integrity testing at cardiac centres in Australia and New Zealand
Introduction: Heat exchanger (HE) integrity is vital for patient safety during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), as failures can lead to severe complications including haemolysis and toxemia. While manufacturers mandate pre-use integrity tes...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Vol. 7, no. 1 (JAN 1992)19930426 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper