June 2012

Volume 98

Issue 11

Impact factor: 4.706

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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Newly diagnosed glucose intolerance and prognosis after acute myocardial infarction: comparison of post-challenge versus fasting glucose concentrations

Compared with individuals without diabetes mellitus (DM), patients with DM have about a twofold higher risk of...

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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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This recent issue is free to all users to allow everyone the opportunity to see the full scope and typical content of Heart.

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Blog & Podcasts

JournalScan blog contains cardiovascular highlights from non-cardiology journals

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Discussion of topics relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease

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BCS Conference

Join us for a high quality educational programme on 28-30 May 2012 in Manchester.

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BCS members

BCS members have access to Heart Online via the members' area on the BCS website

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