Research hotspots and thematic trends in the management of pre-eclampsia: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2022

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Abstract Background Pre-eclampsia (PE) is one of the serious complications of pregnancy, and the management of PE remains an important problem for obstetricians. This study aims to identify the characteristics and trends of published articles on PE management through bibliometric analysis. Methods We searched Web of Science database for articles related to PE management from 2000 to 2022. Metadata was obtained, including the titles, publication dates, authors, institutions, countries, and keywords of all articles, and then network visualization and burst keyword analysis were performed using Citespace and VOSviewer software. Results A total of 5190 articles were included in the analysis. The number of publications in the field of PE management has steadily increased over the years, and a visual analysis of collaborative networks of authors, institutions, and countries revealed that the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have contributed the most to the field and formed extensive collaborations. The Journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine has the most publications in this field, and the Journal of Obstetrics and gynecology has not only more publications but also 64.75 citations per article. The keywords mainly focused on prevention, diagnosis, risk factors, and outcome of PE. In addition, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and fetal growth restriction have received a lot of attention in this field in recent years. Conclusions We analyzed the partnerships in PE management through bibliometrics and showed trends in the field. The available results suggest that PE management will continue to be a focus of attention.