# Global insights into pediatric ischemic stroke: a bibliometric and visualization analysis

## TL;DR

This study analyzes global research trends in pediatric ischemic stroke from 2000 to 2024, highlighting key contributors, institutions, and research hotspots.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric and visualization analysis of global research trends in pediatric ischemic stroke.

## Key findings

- Publication trends in pediatric ischemic stroke have steadily increased since 2000.
- The United States leads in publication volume and collaborative networks in this field.
- Current research hotspots include etiological investigations and clinical interventions in pediatric stroke management.

## Abstract

Ischemic stroke (IS) is a cardiovascular disorder resulting from the obstruction of cerebral blood vessels, which significantly affects children’s long-term quality of life due to chronic neurological sequelae. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends and hotspots in pediatric IS.

Relevant publications on pediatric IS from 2000 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) and PubMed database. Bibliometric analyses and visualizations were performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the Bibliometrix R package.

A steadily increasing publication trend has been observed since 2000. The most cited study was published in The Lancet by Feigin et al. in 2014. Pediatric Neurology had the highest number of publications, whereas Stroke ranked first in citations and H-index. The United States led in both publication volume and collaborative networks, while the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada stood out with the highest number of publications and citations among institutions. Gabrielle deVeber was the most prolific and influential author in terms of publications count and H-index. Current research hotspots mainly focus on etiological investigations, clinical interventions, and multidisciplinary collaborative approaches in the management of pediatric IS.

This study provides a bibliometric analysis to systematically explore research trends and development in pediatric IS. Enhanced international and institutional collaborations are needed to promote the equitable dissemination of scientific knowledge and resources in this field.