Atherosclerosis research in the genomic era: global trends from 1983 to 2024

Atherosclerosis (AS) a chronic cardiovascular disease, poses a major threat to human health and remains one of the leading causes of mortality among the elderly. Genetic factors have long been recognized as contributors to the predisposition to heart and vascular diseases, with several studies suggesting that specifi c genetic variants may infl uence AS risk. This study employs a bibliometric analysis to explore scientifi c literature related to AS throughusing genomic approaches, base on Scopus data spanning 1983 to 2024. A total of 1,702 studies related to AS research employing genomic approaches were identifi ed, comprising 1,137 research articles, 445 review articles, and 120 documents in other categories. The fi ndings reveal a marked rise in interest in regarding genomic approaches to AS, particularly since 2017, with the United States, China, and the United Kingdom leading in research output. International collaborations are also prevalent, with the United States contributing the most publications. Although contributions from Indonesian authors remain limited, there is signifi cant potential for future involvement. Notably, the most cited article, authored by Naghavi et al. in 2003, focusing on genomics in AS. Overall, the bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into research trends and advancements in the study of atherosclerosis through genomic approaches.