Bibliometric analysis of research on traditional Chinese medicine for prevention and treatment of myocardial fibrosis from 2008 to 2025 based on Web of Science database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myocardial fibrosis (MF), a critical pathological process in various cardiovascular diseases, has gained increasing attention for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions. This study analyzed research landscape, developmental characteristics, and frontiers in TCM-based MF management from 2008 to 2025 through bibliometric analysis.

Methods

Publications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) using the search formula: "(TS OR TI OR AB OR AK = MF) AND (TS OR TI OR AB OR AK = TCM)" or the period January 1, 2008, to April 9, 2025. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, SCImago Graphica, Bibliometrix R Package, and Excel were utilized for analysis.

Results

Annual publication output demonstrated phased growth patterns. China was identified as the mos

SUBMITTER: Lan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778241 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature