Knowledge Mapping of intracranial artery dissection: A Bibliometric Analysis (2014-2024)

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Vascular Medicine
• Bibliometrics

Background:

• Intracranial artery dissection (IAD) is a significant cause of stroke.
• Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing diagnosis and treatment.
• Bibliometric analysis offers a comprehensive overview of scientific output.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of IAD research.
• To identify key publications, institutions, and authors in the field.
• To map research frontiers and emerging hot topics in IAD.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of articles published from 2014 to 2024.
• Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).
• VOSviewer and CiteSpace utilized for visualization and analysis.

Main Results:

• 943 articles from 67 countries, with US and China as leading contributors.
• Publication trends show an increase, peaking in 2020.
• Key institutions include Capital Medical University and Mayo Clinic; "Stroke" is the most cited journal.
• Lawton Michael, Lanzino Giuseppe, and Yang Xinjian are highly productive authors.
• Research focuses on imaging, vascular diseases, treatments, and complications.
• Recent topics include large vessel occlusion, outcome, and prevalence.

Conclusions:

• This study provides the first bibliometric overview of intracranial artery dissection (IAD) research.
• Identifies key trends, influential works, and emerging research areas.
• Offers valuable insights for researchers and clinicians in the field of IAD.