Research Article

A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review

Volume: 8 Number: 3 May 30, 2025
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A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review

Abstract

Aims: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have gained significant attention in cardiovascular science due to their cardioprotective and Reno protective effects beyond glucose control. Over the past decade, research in this field has expanded rapidly. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research trends on SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular diseases from 2014 to 2024, evaluating publication output, citation impact, influential contributors, keyword trends, and international collaboration networks. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed using the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database, focusing on articles published between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2024, within the “cardiac cardiovascular system” category. VOSviewer software was utilized to visualize author collaborations, institutional affiliations, keyword co-occurrence, and citation distributions. Results: A total of 1,271 articles were analyzed. Research output has increased significantly, particularly after 2020, aligning with key clinical trials on SGLT2 inhibitors. The most prolific journals included Cardiovascular Diabetology, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and European Journal of Heart Failure. Leading institutions such as Harvard Medical School, University of Toronto, and University of Groningen were identified as major contributors. Citation analysis highlighted high-impact studies on SGLT2 inhibitors’ cardiovascular and renal benefits. Keyword co-occurrence analysis showed that heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and renal protection were dominant themes. The United States, Germany, and China emerged as major players in global collaborations, shaping the research landscape. Conclusion: The bibliometric findings suggest that research on SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular diseases is rapidly evolving, with increasing global contributions and high-impact publications shaping clinical applications. Future studies should focus on long-term cardiovascular and renal outcomes, mechanistic insights, and comparative effectiveness research to further establish SGLT2 inhibitors’ role in cardiovascular medicine.

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Ethical Statement

This study is a bibliometric analysis conducted solely using publication data obtained from open-access databases; therefore, it does not require ethical committee approval

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cardiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 3

APA
Yılmaz, A. (2025). A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 8(3), 461-468. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1668518
AMA
1.Yılmaz A. A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8(3):461-468. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1668518
Chicago
Yılmaz, Ahmet. 2025. “A Decade of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Science: A Bibliometric Review”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 (3): 461-68. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1668518.
EndNote
Yılmaz A (May 1, 2025) A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 3 461–468.
IEEE
[1]A. Yılmaz, “A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 461–468, May 2025, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1668518.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Ahmet. “A Decade of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Science: A Bibliometric Review”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8/3 (May 1, 2025): 461-468. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1668518.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz A. A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8:461–468.
MLA
Yılmaz, Ahmet. “A Decade of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Science: A Bibliometric Review”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 8, no. 3, May 2025, pp. 461-8, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1668518.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Yılmaz. A decade of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular science: a bibliometric review. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025 May 1;8(3):461-8. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1668518

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