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Pregnancy and congenital heart disease
Heart 1997; 78: 322. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.322 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letter

Prognostic significance of ST-T segment alterations in patients with non-Q wave myocardial infarction.
S. Maeda
Heart 1997; 78: 319-320. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Stent placement in the outlet of the right ventricle.
J. F. Taylor and M. el Habbal
Heart 1997; 78: 320. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.320 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Raised plasma BNP in a patient with acute pulmonary thromboembolism.
M. Kurose, M. Yoshimura, and H. Yasue
Heart 1997; 78: 320-321. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.320-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Assessment of endothelial function using plasma markers.
A. Blann and G. Lip
Heart 1997; 78: 321-322. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.321 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

Iatrogenic atrioventricular bypass tract following a Fontan operation for tricuspid atresia
Robert M Gow and John Finley
Heart 1997; 78: 319. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Flecainide levels—a cautionary note
J V De Giovanni
Heart 1997; 78: 319. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

Imaging the thoracic aorta in the injured patient.
T. Treasure
Heart 1997; 78: 207-208. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.207 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Should clinical cardiologists incorporate the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) method into their ever enlarging armamentarium?
S. J. Goldberg
Heart 1997; 78: 209-210. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.209 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Echocardiographic assessment of long axis function: a simple solution to a complex problem?
I. A. Simpson
Heart 1997; 78: 211-212. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.211 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Harvey Williams Cushing (1869-1939).
M. K. Davies and A. Hollman
Heart 1997; 78: 212. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.212 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Aortic stenosis and angina with normal coronary arteries: the role of coronary flow abnormalities.
T. Irvine and A. Kenny
Heart 1997; 78: 213-214. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.213 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Management of asymptomatic aortic stenosis: masterly inactivity but cat-like observation.
J. C. Vaile and M. J. Griffith
Heart 1997; 78: 215-217. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.215 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pacemaker mode selection and survival: a plea to apply the principles of evidence based medicine to cardiac pacing practice.
G. A. Lamas
Heart 1997; 78: 218-220. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.218 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

The United Kingdom pacing and cardiovascular events (UKPACE) trial. United Kingdom Pacing and Cardiovascular Events.
W. D. Toff, J. D. Skehan, D. P. De Bono, and A. J. Camm
Heart 1997; 78: 221-223. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.221 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Systematic trial of pacing to prevent atrial fibrillation (STOP-AF).
R. G. Charles and J. M. McComb
Heart 1997; 78: 224-225. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.224 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Non-penetrating cardiac and aortic trauma.
A. P. Banning and R. Pillai
Heart 1997; 78: 226-229. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.226 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Left ventricular atrioventricular plane displacement: an echocardiographic technique for rapid assessment of prognosis in heart failure.
R. Willenheimer, C. Cline, L. Erhardt, and B. Israelsson
Heart 1997; 78: 230-236. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.230 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Prognostic implications of qualitative assessment of left ventricular function compared to simple routine quantitative echocardiography.
P. B. Silcocks, J. F. Munro, R. P. Steeds, and K. S. Channer
Heart 1997; 78: 237-242. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.237 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Long-term follow up of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and mild, moderate, or severe impairment of left ventricular function.
H. J. Trappe, P. Wenzlaff, P. Pfitzner, and H. G. Fieguth
Heart 1997; 78: 243-249. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.243 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Left atrial appendage function in patients with atrial flutter.
H. Omran, W. Jung, R. Rabahieh, D. MacCarter, S. Illien, B. Rang, A. Hagendorff, R. Schimpf, and B. Lüderitz
Heart 1997; 78: 250-254. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.250 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Radiofrequency catheter ablation for idiopathic right ventricular tachycardia with special reference to morphological variation and long-term outcome.
M. Chinushi, Y. Aizawa, K. Takahashi, H. Kitazawa, and A. Shibata
Heart 1997; 78: 255-261. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.255 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Left atrial spontaneous echo contrast in patients with permanent pacemakers.
T. M. Lee, S. F. Su, K. L. Chien, Y. J. Lin, W. J. Chen, M. F. Chen, C. S. Liau, and Y. T. Lee
Heart 1997; 78: 262-267. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.262 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

QT dispersion as a risk factor for sudden cardiac death and fatal myocardial infarction in a coronary risk population.
M. Mänttäri, L. Oikarinen, V. Manninen, and M. Viitasalo
Heart 1997; 78: 268-272. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.268 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Relation of serum cytokine concentrations to cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease.
M. A. Mendall, P. Patel, M. Asante, L. Ballam, J. Morris, D. P. Strachan, A. J. Camm, and T. C. Northfield
Heart 1997; 78: 273-277. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.273 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Time dependent alterations of serum matrix metalloproteinase-1 and metalloproteinase-1 tissue inhibitor after successful reperfusion of acute myocardial infarction.
S. Hirohata, S. Kusachi, M. Murakami, T. Murakami, I. Sano, T. Watanabe, I. Komatsubara, J. Kondo, and T. Tsuji
Heart 1997; 78: 278-284. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.278 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Comparison of captopril and ibopamine in mild to moderate heart failure.
H. J. Dohmen, P. H. Dunselman, and P. A. Poole-Wilson
Heart 1997; 78: 285-290. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.285 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Early changes in left ventricular anterior wall dynamics and coordination after coronary artery surgery.
T. W. Koh, J. R. Pepper, and D. G. Gibson
Heart 1997; 78: 291-297. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.291 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Anatomical criteria for the diagnosis of sinus venosus defects.
A. M. al Zaghal, J. Li, R. H. Anderson, C. Lincoln, D. Shore, and M. L. Rigby
Heart 1997; 78: 298-304. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.298 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Quantitative, non-invasive assessment of ventricular septal defect shunt flow by measuring proximal isovelocity surface area on colour Doppler mapping.
S. Kurotobi, T. Sano, T. Matsushita, M. Takeuchi, S. Kogaki, T. Miwatani, and S. Okada
Heart 1997; 78: 305-309. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.305 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Two teenagers, traumatic aortic disruption, and transoesophageal echocardiography.
A. Absalom, A. Burns, F. Wells, and D. Stone
Heart 1997; 78: 310-312. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.310 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concrete induced cardiac contusion.
N. Curzen, S. Brett, and K. Fox
Heart 1997; 78: 313-315. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.313 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Traumatic ventricular septal defect.
M. Genoni, R. Jenni, and M. Turina
Heart 1997; 78: 316-318. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.316 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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	Pregnancy and congenital heart disease Heart 1997; 78: 322. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.322 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Prognostic significance of ST-T segment alterations in patients with non-Q wave myocardial infarction. S. Maeda Heart 1997; 78: 319-320. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Stent placement in the outlet of the right ventricle. J. F. Taylor and M. el Habbal Heart 1997; 78: 320. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.320 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Raised plasma BNP in a patient with acute pulmonary thromboembolism. M. Kurose, M. Yoshimura, and H. Yasue Heart 1997; 78: 320-321. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.320-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Assessment of endothelial function using plasma markers. A. Blann and G. Lip Heart 1997; 78: 321-322. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.321 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Iatrogenic atrioventricular bypass tract following a Fontan operation for tricuspid atresia Robert M Gow and John Finley Heart 1997; 78: 319. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Flecainide levels—a cautionary note J V De Giovanni Heart 1997; 78: 319. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.319-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Imaging the thoracic aorta in the injured patient. T. Treasure Heart 1997; 78: 207-208. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.207 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Should clinical cardiologists incorporate the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) method into their ever enlarging armamentarium? S. J. Goldberg Heart 1997; 78: 209-210. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.209 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Echocardiographic assessment of long axis function: a simple solution to a complex problem? I. A. Simpson Heart 1997; 78: 211-212. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.211 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Harvey Williams Cushing (1869-1939). M. K. Davies and A. Hollman Heart 1997; 78: 212. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.212 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Aortic stenosis and angina with normal coronary arteries: the role of coronary flow abnormalities. T. Irvine and A. Kenny Heart 1997; 78: 213-214. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.213 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Management of asymptomatic aortic stenosis: masterly inactivity but cat-like observation. J. C. Vaile and M. J. Griffith Heart 1997; 78: 215-217. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.215 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pacemaker mode selection and survival: a plea to apply the principles of evidence based medicine to cardiac pacing practice. G. A. Lamas Heart 1997; 78: 218-220. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.218 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	The United Kingdom pacing and cardiovascular events (UKPACE) trial. United Kingdom Pacing and Cardiovascular Events. W. D. Toff, J. D. Skehan, D. P. De Bono, and A. J. Camm Heart 1997; 78: 221-223. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.221 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Systematic trial of pacing to prevent atrial fibrillation (STOP-AF). R. G. Charles and J. M. McComb Heart 1997; 78: 224-225. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.224 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Non-penetrating cardiac and aortic trauma. A. P. Banning and R. Pillai Heart 1997; 78: 226-229. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.226 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Left ventricular atrioventricular plane displacement: an echocardiographic technique for rapid assessment of prognosis in heart failure. R. Willenheimer, C. Cline, L. Erhardt, and B. Israelsson Heart 1997; 78: 230-236. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.230 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Prognostic implications of qualitative assessment of left ventricular function compared to simple routine quantitative echocardiography. P. B. Silcocks, J. F. Munro, R. P. Steeds, and K. S. Channer Heart 1997; 78: 237-242. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.237 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Long-term follow up of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and mild, moderate, or severe impairment of left ventricular function. H. J. Trappe, P. Wenzlaff, P. Pfitzner, and H. G. Fieguth Heart 1997; 78: 243-249. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.243 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Left atrial appendage function in patients with atrial flutter. H. Omran, W. Jung, R. Rabahieh, D. MacCarter, S. Illien, B. Rang, A. Hagendorff, R. Schimpf, and B. Lüderitz Heart 1997; 78: 250-254. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.250 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Radiofrequency catheter ablation for idiopathic right ventricular tachycardia with special reference to morphological variation and long-term outcome. M. Chinushi, Y. Aizawa, K. Takahashi, H. Kitazawa, and A. Shibata Heart 1997; 78: 255-261. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.255 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Left atrial spontaneous echo contrast in patients with permanent pacemakers. T. M. Lee, S. F. Su, K. L. Chien, Y. J. Lin, W. J. Chen, M. F. Chen, C. S. Liau, and Y. T. Lee Heart 1997; 78: 262-267. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.262 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	QT dispersion as a risk factor for sudden cardiac death and fatal myocardial infarction in a coronary risk population. M. Mänttäri, L. Oikarinen, V. Manninen, and M. Viitasalo Heart 1997; 78: 268-272. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.268 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Relation of serum cytokine concentrations to cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease. M. A. Mendall, P. Patel, M. Asante, L. Ballam, J. Morris, D. P. Strachan, A. J. Camm, and T. C. Northfield Heart 1997; 78: 273-277. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.273 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Time dependent alterations of serum matrix metalloproteinase-1 and metalloproteinase-1 tissue inhibitor after successful reperfusion of acute myocardial infarction. S. Hirohata, S. Kusachi, M. Murakami, T. Murakami, I. Sano, T. Watanabe, I. Komatsubara, J. Kondo, and T. Tsuji Heart 1997; 78: 278-284. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.278 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Comparison of captopril and ibopamine in mild to moderate heart failure. H. J. Dohmen, P. H. Dunselman, and P. A. Poole-Wilson Heart 1997; 78: 285-290. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.285 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Early changes in left ventricular anterior wall dynamics and coordination after coronary artery surgery. T. W. Koh, J. R. Pepper, and D. G. Gibson Heart 1997; 78: 291-297. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.291 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Anatomical criteria for the diagnosis of sinus venosus defects. A. M. al Zaghal, J. Li, R. H. Anderson, C. Lincoln, D. Shore, and M. L. Rigby Heart 1997; 78: 298-304. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.298 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Quantitative, non-invasive assessment of ventricular septal defect shunt flow by measuring proximal isovelocity surface area on colour Doppler mapping. S. Kurotobi, T. Sano, T. Matsushita, M. Takeuchi, S. Kogaki, T. Miwatani, and S. Okada Heart 1997; 78: 305-309. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.305 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Two teenagers, traumatic aortic disruption, and transoesophageal echocardiography. A. Absalom, A. Burns, F. Wells, and D. Stone Heart 1997; 78: 310-312. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.310 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Concrete induced cardiac contusion. N. Curzen, S. Brett, and K. Fox Heart 1997; 78: 313-315. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.313 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Traumatic ventricular septal defect. M. Genoni, R. Jenni, and M. Turina Heart 1997; 78: 316-318. doi:10.1136/hrt.78.3.316 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]