Myocardial Infarction

3 researchers across 1 institution

3 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in myocardial infarction investigates the causes, mechanisms, and potential treatments for heart attacks. This area explores cellular and molecular processes underlying heart muscle damage, including the role of blood clots and inflammation. Studies examine diagnostic methods and the effectiveness of interventions such as percutaneous coronary intervention and angioplasty. Methodologies include laboratory-based experiments, analysis of patient data through retrospective studies, and the evaluation of physiological markers like fractional flow reserve.

Heart disease, including myocardial infarction, is a significant public health concern in Arkansas. Research in this area directly addresses the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the state, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates. Understanding the specific factors contributing to heart attacks within Arkansas's population can inform public health initiatives and healthcare strategies tailored to the state's demographic and socioeconomic landscape.

This research area intersects with several other fields, including cardiovascular function and risk factors, medical research, and treatment outcome analysis. Engagement with these related disciplines allows for a comprehensive approach to understanding and combating myocardial infarction.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Jorge Saucedo UAMS 36 6,209
Mohan Mallik Edupuganti UAMS 5 203
Kristin Miller UAMS 0 0
Cardiovascular Function And Risk Factors 3 Medical Research 2 Treatment Outcome 1 Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary 1 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 1 Health And Medical Research Impacts 1 Fractional Flow Reserve 1 Retrospective Studies 1 Medical Case Reports 1 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Blood Transfusion 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
14,299 works in 2026
-0.3% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
4.4% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 12
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 5,790
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Hospital 4,646
  3. 3 Mayo Clinic 3,488
  4. 4 Duke University 3,404
  5. 5 Duke Medical Center 3,079
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