Rebecca L. Stepien

6.5k total citations · 4 hit papers
71 papers, 4.0k citations indexed

About

Rebecca L. Stepien is a scholar working on Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, Rebecca L. Stepien has authored 71 papers receiving a total of 4.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 46 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, 27 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 21 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in Rebecca L. Stepien's work include Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments (45 papers), Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (13 papers) and Congenital Heart Disease Studies (12 papers). Rebecca L. Stepien is often cited by papers focused on Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments (45 papers), Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (13 papers) and Congenital Heart Disease Studies (12 papers). Rebecca L. Stepien collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Sweden. Rebecca L. Stepien's co-authors include Heidi B. Kellihan, Clarke E. Atkins, Rosemary A. Henik, John D. Bonagura, Philip R. Fox, Scott A. Brown, Bruce W. Keene, Virginia Luis Fuentes, Jens Häggström and Mark A. Oyama and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Journal of Applied Physiology and Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

In The Last Decade

Rebecca L. Stepien

71 papers receiving 3.8k citations

Hit Papers

Guidelines for the Identification, Evaluation, and Manage... 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 2019 2007 2018 100 200 300 400
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Guidelines for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Systemic Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
    2007 467 citations Clarke E. Atkins, Rosemary A. Henik et al. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine profile →
  2. ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs
    2019 459 citations Bruce W. Keene, Clarke E. Atkins et al. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine profile →
  3. Guidelines for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Systemic Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
    2007 452 citations Clarke E. Atkins, Rosemary A. Henik et al. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine profile →
  4. ACVIM consensus statement: Guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats
    2018 333 citations Rebecca L. Stepien et al. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine profile →

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Rebecca L. Stepien United States 30 2.4k 1.3k 1.2k 969 834 71 4.0k
Clarke E. Atkins United States 34 2.4k 1.0× 1.8k 1.4× 1.3k 1.0× 646 0.7× 749 0.9× 121 5.1k
John E. Rush United States 41 2.8k 1.1× 1.9k 1.4× 716 0.6× 1.0k 1.0× 1.1k 1.4× 222 5.6k
Valérie Chetboul France 37 3.0k 1.3× 2.2k 1.7× 525 0.4× 794 0.8× 1.1k 1.3× 161 4.2k
John D. Bonagura United States 37 3.3k 1.4× 2.9k 2.2× 686 0.6× 963 1.0× 1.4k 1.7× 177 5.7k
Philip R. Fox United States 35 2.9k 1.2× 2.5k 1.9× 608 0.5× 678 0.7× 1.0k 1.2× 108 4.9k
Bruce W. Keene United States 32 2.1k 0.9× 1.9k 1.4× 547 0.4× 520 0.5× 712 0.9× 141 4.2k
Virginia Luis Fuentes United Kingdom 32 3.0k 1.2× 2.1k 1.6× 371 0.3× 693 0.7× 1.0k 1.2× 142 4.0k
Henrik D. Pedersen Denmark 37 2.6k 1.1× 2.0k 1.5× 326 0.3× 607 0.6× 940 1.1× 120 4.3k
Elizabeth A. Rozanski United States 36 1.1k 0.5× 681 0.5× 691 0.6× 1.2k 1.2× 779 0.9× 223 4.6k
D. David Sisson United States 30 1.7k 0.7× 1.6k 1.2× 442 0.4× 464 0.5× 567 0.7× 102 2.9k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Adin, Darcy B., Lisa M. Freeman, Rebecca L. Stepien, et al.. (2021). Effect of type of diet on blood and plasma taurine concentrations, cardiac biomarkers, and echocardiograms in 4 dog breeds. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 35(2). 771–779. 25 indexed citations
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Keene, Bruce W., Clarke E. Atkins, John D. Bonagura, et al.. (2019). ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 33(3). 1127–1140. 459 indexed citations breakdown →
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Fox, Philip R., Mark A. Oyama, Melanie Hezzell, et al.. (2014). Relationship of Plasma N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations to Heart Failure Classification and Cause of Respiratory Distress in Dogs Using a 2nd Generation ELISA Assay. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 29(1). 171–179. 30 indexed citations
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Reynolds, Caryn, Dorothy Cimino Brown, John E. Rush, et al.. (2012). Prediction of first onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease: The PREDICT cohort study. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology. 14(1). 193–202. 82 indexed citations
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Carter, Renee T., Jack W. Oliver, Rebecca L. Stepien, & Ellison Bentley. (2009). Elevations in Sex Hormones in Dogs With Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS). Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 45(5). 207–214. 19 indexed citations
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Schmiedt, Chad W., et al.. (2009). Chylothorax Associated With a Congenital Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Dog. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 45(3). 134–137. 9 indexed citations
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Atkins, Clarke E., John D. Bonagura, S. Ettinger, et al.. (2009). Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Chronic Valvular Heart Disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 23(6). 1142–1150. 390 indexed citations
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Moriello, Karen A., et al.. (2007). Pilot study: prevalence of positive aeroallergen reactions in 10 cats with small‐airway disease without concurrent skin disease. Veterinary Dermatology. 18(2). 94–100. 25 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., et al.. (2007). Sildenafil Citrate Therapy In 22 Dogs with Pulmonary Hypertension. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 21(6). 1258–1258. 93 indexed citations
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Schmiedt, Chad W., Alfred Μ. Legendre, Rebecca E. Gompf, et al.. (2006). Cardiovascular Involvement in 8 Dogs with Blastomyces Dermatitidis Infection. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 20(6). 1351–1351. 10 indexed citations
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Schmiedt, Chad W., Rebecca E. Gompf, Janice M. Bright, et al.. (2006). Cardiovascular Involvement in 8 Dogs with Blastomyces dermatitidis Infection. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 20(6). 1351–1354. 10 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., et al.. (2005). Subdural Hematoma of the Brainstem in a Dog: Magnetic Resonance Findings and Treatment. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 41(6). 400–405. 7 indexed citations
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Henik, Rosemary A., et al.. (2004). Spectrum of M-Mode Echocardiographic Abnormalities in 75 Cats With Systemic Hypertension. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 40(5). 359–363. 26 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., et al.. (2003). Comparative Diagnostic Test Characteristics of Oscillometric and Doppler Ultrasonographic Methods in the Detection of Systolic Hypertension in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 17(1). 65–72. 45 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., et al.. (2003). Comparative Diagnostic Test Characteristics of Oscillometric and Doppler Ultrasonographic Methods in the Detection of Systolic Hypertension in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 17(1). 65–65. 41 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., et al.. (2001). Hydroxyurea for Treatment of Polycythemia Secondary to Right-to-Left Shunting Patent Ductus Arteriosus in 4 Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 15(4). 418–421. 23 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., N. T. Whitley, & Richard R. Dubielzig. (2000). Idiopathic or mesothelioma‐related pericardial effusion: clinical findings and survival in 17 dogs studied retrospectively. Journal of Small Animal Practice. 41(8). 342–347. 42 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L. & Gregg S. Rapoport. (1999). Clinical comparison of three methods to measure blood pressure in nonsedated dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 215(11). 1623–1628. 59 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., Keith G. Benson, & Lisa J. Forrest. (1999). RADIOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT OF CARDIAC SIZE IN NORMAL FERRETS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. 40(6). 606–610. 50 indexed citations
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Stepien, Rebecca L., John D. Bonagura, Richard M. Bednarski, & William W. Muir. (1995). Cardiorespiratory effects of acepromazine maleate and buprenorphine hydrochloride in clinically normal dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 56(1). 78–84. 54 indexed citations

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