New insights of Cardiovascular diseases in Morocco between 1953 and 2024: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are critical health conditions characterized by disturbed heart and vessel function. These conditions are serious health issues that require intensive attention to avoid complications. This study was used bibliometric analysis to assess scientific research output on cardiovascular diseases in Morocco during 1953-2024. The main goal of the present study was to evaluate scientific production and research development with the aim of highlighting the available outcomes found by different researchers to manage cardiovascular diseases in Morocco. The first step involves publication collection using Scopus database. The extracted data were imported into VOSviewer software and analyzed to determine annual scientific production, author and institution productivity, and relevant sources. The results revealed that the number of articles published using different study types has increased significantly in the last decade. Publications of natural remedies remain scarce, particularly according to a map of co-occurrence keywords. Based on the search approach, a bibliometric analysis of cardiovascular diseases identified different potential subjects for future research. Consequently, research on the biological properties of natural products against different cardiovascular diseases is of paramount importance to fully unveil the mechanism of action of bioactive compounds extracted from natural products.