In 2023, the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine in Japan was approximately 84.35 publications. From 2024 to 2028, a steady decline is observed in these top-cited publications. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent decrease of around 0.5 publications annually, reflecting a gradual downtrend in the field. As for the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), this indicates a slight decrease, averaging around 1.18% per year over the five-year forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Emerging areas of innovation and research focus within cardiology that might counteract the decline in high-impact publications.
• Possible shifts in global collaboration patterns affecting Japan's citation metrics.
• Technological advancements and funding changes that could influence research productivity and impact.
