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June 6, 2026Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryOpen Access

LVAD bibliometric analysis identifies device optimization, outcomes, patient selection, and quality of life as core themes.

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Why the study?

This study aimed to analyze the global literature on LVADs for the treatment of heart failure published between 2004 and 2024 to identify key research hotspots and emerging trends.

Population

871 publications on LVADs for heart failure published between 2004 and 2024

Design

Bibliometric analysis

Key result

A bibliometric analysis of 871 publications from 2004 to 2024 revealed that device optimization, clinical outcomes, patient selection, and quality of life are principal research themes for LVADs.

Authors

GSGuangcheng SunFXFangfang XuanSTShaoyi Tao

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Overview

US leads LVAD publication output; leaves open whether global disparities shape device optimization and patient selection.

Key Points

  • This analysis aims to explore global literature trends on left ventricular assist devices for heart failure from 2004 to 2024.
  • Conducted a bibliometric review of LVAD literature published from 2004 to 2024, analyzing 871 publications.
  • Utilized CiteSpace (version 5.8) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.15.0) for visual analysis.
  • Identified key research themes such as device optimization, clinical outcomes, and patient selection.
  • The United States produced the most publications (187 articles) in this area.
  • Key themes include device optimization, clinical outcomes, and patient selection for LVAD use.
  • The research has shown a consistent annual growth in publications over two decades.

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Population
A bibliometric review of 871 publications on left ventricular assist devices for heart failure published between 2004 and 2024.
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Outcome
Key research hotspots and emerging trends

A bibliometric analysis of 871 publications from 2004 to 2024 highlights steady growth in LVAD research, with major themes focusing on device optimization, clinical outcomes, patient selection, and quality of life.

Cite This Study

Sun et al. (2026) conducted a review in heart failure (n=871). Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) was evaluated on Bibliometric trends and research hotspots. A bibliometric analysis of 871 publications from 2004 to 2024 revealed that device optimization, clinical outcomes, patient selection, and quality of life are principal research themes for LVADs.

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