Objective:

To characterize the intellectual landscape of hypertension and frailty research using a multi-database bibliometric approach, highlighting its significance in identifying research trends and gaps.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• A total of 4,954 publications were included after cleaning, with a significant increase in publications after 2000, particularly after 2015, highlighting key themes such as hypertension management, frailty indices, and physical activity.
• The United States contributed the most publications (1,086), followed by China (542) and Italy (379).
• Wang Y was identified as the most productive author, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics as the leading journal, and Harvard University as the most productive institution.
• Keyword analyses highlighted themes such as hypertension management, frailty indices, body composition, grip strength, gait speed, physical activity, and successful aging.
• Recent citation bursts were identified for 'frailty index' and 'hypertension management.'

Interpretation:

Research on hypertension and frailty has rapidly expanded, particularly post-2015, with a focus on hypertension management and frailty assessment, indicating a need for future studies to address these areas.

Limitations:

• The study is limited to English-language publications, which may introduce language bias.
• The bibliometric approach may not capture all nuances of the research landscape.

Conclusion:

Future studies should focus on multimorbid populations and validate combined interventions in real-world settings.

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