Subfield · Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine · South Africa
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine research in South Africa
University of Cape Town ranks first in South Africa for Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine research in 2022–2025 (#465 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand.
- South Africa's world rank
- #43 of 72 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 475
- Top-10% rate
- 12.0%
- Ranked institutions
- 2
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #465 | 7.0 | 15.1% | 61 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #542 | 4.7 | 9.3% | 81 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine researchers in South Africa?
Bongani M. Mayosi, Lionel H. Opie and Karen Sliwa rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Bongani M. Mayosi#4,541 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 26 works
- 2Lionel H. Opie#24,226 worldwide overall939 citations · 56 works
- 3Karen Sliwa#64,196 worldwide overall323 citations · 38 works
- 4Bruce Biccard#284,123 worldwide overall157 citations · 25 works
- 5L Schamroth#400,552 worldwide overall109 citations · 38 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine