Heart is an international peer review journal that keeps cardiologists up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Topics covered include coronary disease, electrophysiology, valve disease, imaging techniques, congenital heart disease (fetal, paediatric and adult), heart failure, surgery, and basic science. Each issue contains an extensive continuing professional education section (Education in Heart) and JournalScan highlighting important papers from outside the cardiology literature.
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Influence of access site selection on PCI-related adverse events in patients with STEMI: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Peri-procedural bleeding complications following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are common and occur in up to 5% of cases performed in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS)...
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Education in Heart
Educational material for established consultants in cardiovascular medicine; a useful resource for cardiologists in training
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Blog & Podcasts
JournalScan blog contains cardiovascular highlights from non-cardiology journals
Discussion of topics relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease
Heart Asia
A new cardiology journal which aims to convey the best research and practice from the Asia Pacific region to an international audience.
BCS members
BCS members have access to Heart Online via the members' area on the BCS website