The share of Italy's scientific publications in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine among the world's top 10% highly cited publications is forecasted to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 12.72% in 2024, it is projected to grow to 13.73% by 2028. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 1.97% from 2024 to 2028. The increase reflects a consistent year-on-year growth trend of about 2% over this period.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of new funding policies and research collaborations in boosting publication quality.
Technological advancements in cardiovascular research potentially raising citation impact.
Italy's strategic emphasis on innovation and research infrastructure to maintain or accelerate this upward trend.