Background: Cardiac Amyloidosis (CA), a major systemic amyloidosis type, significantly affects the heart and other vital organs. This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the evolution and scope of CA research, with a focus on echocardiography, up to November 2023.
Methods: Articles related to CA and echocardiography were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). Data analysis involved the R package 'bibliometrix' for summarizing key findings, keyword tracking, and mapping global collaborations. VOSviewer facilitated co-authorship and keyword trend analyses, while CiteSpace identified essential references.
Results: The study included 477 articles, with the USA, Italy, and France as the predominant contributors. Research output showed an increasing trend, particularly from 2014 onwards. Notable findings include the integration of artificial intelligence in echocardiography and the expansion of multimodal imaging methods. Common keywords included 'cardiac amyloidosis' and 'echocardiography.'
Conclusions: This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric overview of CA research, emphasizing the growing role of echocardiography enhanced by AI and advanced imaging techniques. The findings provide valuable insights for ongoing research and clinical practice in cardio-oncology.