Conclusion
The most cited manuscript by Leon et al. highlighted the
treatment and outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation for
aortic stenosis patients who were not suitable for AVR surgery. The
majority of the manuscripts used were presented in acclaimed,
high-impact journals, and this particular work provided a reference for
the most influential papers in AVR surgery. Indeed it reflected quality
and significance as well as served as a marker for what makes a paper
’citable’. Conducting this investigation, it was made clear that the
ongoing research into surgical techniques proves that this top 100 most
cited papers list will likely change in the coming years, warranting
future analyses.