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ReviewFrontiers in neurology2025

Research trends and hotspots of central sleep apnea: a bibliometric analysis.

Yin-Chao Hao, Meng-Chu Zhu, Wei-Xuan Li, Jing-Jing Sha, Xue-Tong Dong, Song-Jun Wang, Chao-Long Lu

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Review in Frontiers in neurology, 2025. 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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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Yin-Chao Hao *Department of Neurobiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Meng-Chu Zhu *Department of Neurobiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Wei-Xuan LiUndergraduate of College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Jing-Jing ShaHebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Research Unit of Digestive Tract Microecosystem Pharmacology and Toxicology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Xue-Tong DongHebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Research Unit of Digestive Tract Microecosystem Pharmacology and Toxicology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Song-Jun WangHebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Research Unit of Digestive Tract Microecosystem Pharmacology and Toxicology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Chao-Long LuHebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Research Unit of Digestive Tract Microecosystem Pharmacology and Toxicology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Central sleep apnea (CSA), characterized by unstable ventilatory control during sleep, poses significant health risks, particularly in patients with cardiovascular comorbidities. This bibliometric analysis evaluated 1,687 CSA-related publications (2004-2025) from the Web of Science Core Collection. Annual publications surged post-2016, peaking in 2021 (115 articles), reflecting growing research interest. The U.S. and Germany dominated contributions, with American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine as the top journal. Keyword analysis revealed three focal areas: CSA-heart failure interactions (e.g., mortality, ejection fraction), CSA mechanisms (e.g., hypercapnia, chemosensitivity), and clinical management (e.g., adaptive servo-ventilation, phrenic nerve stimulation). Emerging trends include pediatric CSA, pathophysiology, and AI-driven diagnostics. International collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches are critical for advancing CSA research. Limitations include database constraints and evolving literature. This study maps CSA research trends, highlights gaps, and guides future investigations into mechanisms, biomarkers, and personalized therapies.

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bibliometrics analysiscentral sleep apneaCiteSpacepathophysiologyVOSviewer

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PMID40463935
PMCPMC12129702

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