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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2026

Research hotspots and trend of the heart-brain axis by MRI: a bibliometric analysis.

Haoran Wang, Yang Jia, Yi Liao, Linjun Xie, Wenfeng Jin, Qianyu Peng, Huayan Xu, Rong Xu, Yingkun Guo

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Article in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Haoran WangDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yang JiaDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yi LiaoDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Linjun XieDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Wenfeng JinDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Qianyu PengDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Huayan XuDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Rong XuDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yingkun GuoDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Second University Hospital, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

Background: The "Heart-Brain Axis" (HBA) represents an emerging interdisciplinary domain in which cardiac dysfunction is increasingly recognized to affect brain development, particularly with the advancement of imaging technologies such as MRI. Despite growing interest, the literature remains fragmented and lacks systematic synthesis. Methods: We performed a bibliometric analysis of 6,446 English-language articles and reviews in the Web of Science Core Collection (1984-2025), using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, SCImago Graphica, and Excel to map knowledge structures, research hotspots, and collaborative networks. A PubMed dataset ( Results: The annual publication trends showed strong concordance between the WoSCC and PubMed datasets (Pearson r = 0.988, R Conclusion: This study provides a systematic overview of HBA research trends and thematic evolution. The sustained growth in publications reflects increasing academic attention. Findings offer insights for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, emphasizing future directions including AI integration and multi-organ network modeling.

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bibliometric analysisheart-brain axisMRIneuroimagingresearch trends

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