Bjarni Torfason

1.1k total citations
25 papers, 448 citations indexed

About

Bjarni Torfason is a scholar working on Surgery, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Bjarni Torfason has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 448 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Surgery, 11 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 10 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. Recurrent topics in Bjarni Torfason's work include Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes (6 papers), Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology (4 papers) and Fatty Acid Research and Health (4 papers). Bjarni Torfason is often cited by papers focused on Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes (6 papers), Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology (4 papers) and Fatty Acid Research and Health (4 papers). Bjarni Torfason collaborates with scholars based in Iceland, Denmark and Sweden. Bjarni Torfason's co-authors include María Ragnarsdóttir, Davíð O. Arnar, Pétur Hannesson, Gizur Gottskálksson, Ólafur S. Indridason, Gudrún V. Skúladóttir, Runólfur Pálsson, Viðar Ö. Eðvarðsson, Felix Valsson and Lawrence P. Cahalin and has published in prestigious journals such as The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, European Journal of Clinical Investigation and Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica.

In The Last Decade

Bjarni Torfason

21 papers receiving 430 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Bjarni Torfason Iceland 11 259 131 129 96 55 25 448
C.E. Kinley Canada 13 197 0.8× 250 1.9× 81 0.6× 38 0.4× 16 0.3× 23 407
Omar R Wani United States 7 639 2.5× 476 3.6× 75 0.6× 55 0.6× 68 1.2× 8 761
Seyed Jalil Mirhosseini Iran 11 154 0.6× 72 0.5× 36 0.3× 30 0.3× 33 0.6× 34 312
Soori Sivakumaran Canada 13 604 2.3× 377 2.9× 21 0.2× 123 1.3× 49 0.9× 21 872
Jan L. Houghton United States 13 593 2.3× 151 1.2× 66 0.5× 29 0.3× 27 0.5× 37 750
Philip R. Belcher United Kingdom 15 350 1.4× 195 1.5× 76 0.6× 10 0.1× 58 1.1× 53 570
Michael Motro Israel 7 274 1.1× 74 0.6× 85 0.7× 110 1.1× 109 2.0× 9 546
Ryohei Serita Japan 11 113 0.4× 128 1.0× 82 0.6× 10 0.1× 100 1.8× 23 340
H. A. Koomans Netherlands 12 149 0.6× 98 0.7× 166 1.3× 64 0.7× 14 0.3× 25 539
Mai Takiguchi Japan 14 345 1.3× 71 0.5× 97 0.8× 19 0.2× 60 1.1× 18 490

Countries citing papers authored by Bjarni Torfason

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Fields of papers citing papers by Bjarni Torfason

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Bjarni Torfason

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Bjarni Torfason. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Bjarni Torfason based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Bjarni Torfason. Bjarni Torfason is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Sigfússon, Gunnlaugur, et al.. (2018). Congenital aortic stenosis due to unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve: a case report. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 13(1). 61–61. 3 indexed citations
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Skúladóttir, Gudrún V., Arieh S. Cohen, Davíð O. Arnar, et al.. (2016). Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3 levels and incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation. Journal of Nutritional Science. 5. e10–e10. 17 indexed citations
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Arnar, Davíð O., Ólafur S. Indridason, Kristin Skogstrand, et al.. (2013). Do High Levels of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cell Membranes Increase the Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation?. Cardiology. 126(2). 107–114. 7 indexed citations
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Indridason, Ólafur S., Kristin Skogstrand, Davíð O. Arnar, et al.. (2013). Inflammatory response following heart surgery and association with n−3 and n−6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in plasma and red blood cell membrane lipids. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 89(4). 189–194. 6 indexed citations
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Skúladóttir, Gudrún V., Davíð O. Arnar, Bjarni Torfason, et al.. (2011). Plasma n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and the incidence of atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass graft surgery. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 41(9). 995–1003. 38 indexed citations
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Torfason, Bjarni, et al.. (2011). Blóðsegarek til lungna hjá unglingsstúlku - Sjúkratilfelli. Læknablaðið. 2011(2). 97–99. 1 indexed citations
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Arnar, Davíð O., Gudrún V. Skúladóttir, Bjarni Torfason, et al.. (2010). Does treatment with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids prevent atrial fibrillation after open heart surgery?. EP Europace. 12(3). 356–363. 85 indexed citations
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Torfason, Bjarni, et al.. (2009). [Surgery for coarctation of the aorta in Iceland 1990-2006].. PubMed. 95(10). 647–53.
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Klemenzson, Gudmundur, et al.. (2007). Brain natriuretic peptide is a good predictor for outcome in cardiac surgery. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 52(2). 182–187. 41 indexed citations
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Guðbjartsson, Tómas, et al.. (2007). Bilateral Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration Communicating With the Upper Gastrointestinal System in a Newborn With Duodenal Atresia. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 84(4). 1380–1381.
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Leósdóttir, Margrét, et al.. (2006). Health-related quality of life of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators compared with that of pacemaker recipients. EP Europace. 8(3). 168–174. 41 indexed citations
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Leósdóttir, Margrét, et al.. (2006). The use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators in Iceland: a retrospective population based study. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 6(1). 22–22. 1 indexed citations
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Torfason, Bjarni, et al.. (2006). Changes in muscle compartment pressure after cardiopulmonary bypass. Perfusion. 21(3). 157–163. 3 indexed citations
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Ragnarsdóttir, María, et al.. (2004). Respiratory movements are altered three months and one year following cardiac surgery. Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal. 38(2). 98–103. 43 indexed citations
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Sigfússon, Gunnlaugur, et al.. (2004). Congenital cardiac malformations in Iceland from 1990 through 1999. Cardiology in the Young. 14(4). 396–401. 42 indexed citations
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Ragnarsdóttir, María, et al.. (2004). Short‐term changes in pulmonary function and respiratory movements after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal. 38(1). 46–52. 62 indexed citations
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Ragnarsdóttir, María, et al.. (2004). Chest wall motion and pulmonary function are more diminished following cardiac surgery when the internal mammary artery retractor is used. Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal. 38(6). 369–374. 23 indexed citations
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Ragnarsdóttir, María, et al.. (2004). A Comparison of the 6-Minute Walk Test and Symptom Limited Graded Exercise Test for Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation of Older Adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 27(2). 65–68. 13 indexed citations
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Torfason, Bjarni, et al.. (2001). Is compartment pressure related to plasma colloid osmotic pressure, in patients during and after cardiac surgery?. Perfusion. 16(2). 137–145. 3 indexed citations
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Torfason, Bjarni, et al.. (1993). Prolonged total extracorporeal lung assistance without systemic heparinization. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 37(1). 115–120. 14 indexed citations

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