Latin America's Cardiovascular Scientific Surgeons: A 20-Year Visual and Bibliometric Journey of Resilience
This is the first bibliometric analysis of cardiovascular scientific surgeons in Latin America, highlighting significant growth despite challenges. Predictive models suggest a potential for the highest production in 20 years by 2025 in the post-pandemic era. Stronger research policies, increased funding, and enhanced collaboration are essential to sustain growth.
Authors
- Gerardo Soca
- Víctor Dayan
- W Samir Cubas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5380-7372)
- M.D. Jiménez Hernández
- J.A. Montero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9422-6992)
- Carolina Sosa Vota
Institutions
- Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (CZ)
- National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions (Uruguay) (UY)
- Hospital de Clínicas (UY)
- Universidad de Montevideo (UY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atssr.2025.05.022
- Primary Topic
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00