Editorials

	The world wide web takes Heart: www.heartjnl.com M J DAVIES Heart 1999; 81: 1. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Myocardial contrast echocardiography in acute myocardial infarction: time to test for routine clinical use? SANJIV KAUL Heart 1999; 81: 2-5. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.2 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Radionuclide techniques for myocardial viability and hibernation STEPHEN WALTON Heart 1999; 81: 6-7. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.6 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	What is the role of revascularisation in ischaemic heart failure? D PAGANO, J N TOWNEND, and R S BONSER Heart 1999; 81: 8-9. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.8 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lipid modification and coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes: different from the general population? M D FEHER and R S ELKELES Heart 1999; 81: 10-11. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.10 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Papers

	Acute assessment of microvascular perfusion patterns by myocardial contrast echocardiography during myocardial infarction: relation to timing and extent of functional recovery D Czitrom, D Karila-Cohen, E Brochet, J M Juliard, M Faraggi, M-C Aumont, P Assayag, and P G Steg Heart 1999; 81: 12-16. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.12 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Exercise four hour redistribution thallium-201 single photon emission computed tomography and exercise induced ST segment elevation in detecting the viable myocardium in patients with acute myocardial infarction H Yamagishi, K Akioka, M Takagi, A Tanaka, K Takeuchi, J Yoshikawa, and H Ochi Heart 1999; 81: 17-24. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.17 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Blocker treatment and other prognostic variables in patients with clinical evidence of heart failure after acute myocardial infarction: evidence from the AIRE study K S Spargias, A S Hall, D C Greenwood, and S G Ball Heart 1999; 81: 25-32. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.25 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Ventricular dilatation in the absence of ACE inhibitors: influence of haemodynamic and neurohormonal variables following myocardial infarction J T Walsh, P D Batin, M Hawkins, D McEntegart, and A J Cowley Heart 1999; 81: 33-39. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.33 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is the Framingham risk function valid for northern European populations? A comparison of methods for estimating absolute coronary risk in high risk men I U Haq, L E Ramsay, W W Yeo, P R Jackson, and E J Wallis Heart 1999; 81: 40-46. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.40 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: is survival dependent on who is available at the scene? L H Soo, D Gray, T Young, N Huff, A Skene, and J R Hampton Heart 1999; 81: 47-52. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.47 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Two hour ambulation after coronary angioplasty and stenting with 6 F guiding catheters and low dose heparin K T Koch, J J Piek, R J de Winter, K Mulder, C E Schotborgh, J G P Tijssen, and K I Lie Heart 1999; 81: 53-56. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.53 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Outpatient clinics for adults with congenital heart disease: increasing workload and evolving patterns of referral M A Gatzoulis, S Hechter, S C Siu, and G D Webb Heart 1999; 81: 57-61. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.57 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Urgent homograft aortic root replacement for aortic root abscess in infants and children R Chaturvedi, M de Leval, and I D Sullivan Heart 1999; 81: 62-66. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.62 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary and caval flow dynamics after total cavopulmonary connection K Houlind, E V Stenbøg, K E Sørensen, K Emmertsen, O K Hansen, L Rybro, and V E Hjortdal Heart 1999; 81: 67-72. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.67 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Electrophysiological determinant for induction of isthmus dependent counterclockwise and clockwise atrial flutter in humans J-L Lin, L-P Lai, L-J Lin, Y-Z Tseng, W-P Lien, and S K S Huang Heart 1999; 81: 73-81. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.73 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pacemaker lead infection: echocardiographic features, management, and outcome F Victor, C De Place, C Camus, H Le Breton, C Leclercq, D Pavin, P Mabo, and C Daubert Heart 1999; 81: 82-87. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.82 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case studies

	Pacemaker lead infection: report of three cases and review of the literature J G Voet, Y R Vandekerckhove, L L Muyldermans, L H Missault, and L J Matthys Heart 1999; 81: 88-91. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.88 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Dystrophic calcification of the fetal myocardium G R Veldtman, M E C Blackburn, G A Wharton, P daCosta, and J L Gibbs Heart 1999; 81: 92-93. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.92 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inappropriate shocks delivered by implantable cardiac defibrillators during oversensing of activity of diaphagmatic muscle D Babuty, L Fauchier, and P Cosnay Heart 1999; 81: 94-96. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.94 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Combined aortic and mitral stenosis in mucopolysaccharidosis type I-S (Ullrich-Scheie syndrome) T A Fischer, H-A Lehr, U Nixdorff, and J Meyer Heart 1999; 81: 97-99. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.97 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Randomised trials of new surgical procedures are necessary L D SHARPLES, N CAINE, P M SCHOFIELD, L M SHAPIRO, J DUNNING, and J WALLWORK Heart 1999; 81: 100-101. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.100 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cell adhesion molecules in cardiovascular disease: what can soluble levels tell us? ANDREW D BLANN and GREGORY Y H LIP Heart 1999; 81: 101-102. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.101 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Concentrations of angiotensin II, endothelin-1, and BNP in the coronary sinus and ascending aorta of patients with heart disease YUTAKA KAGAYA, HIROKI OTANI, TOSHINORI TANIKAWA, SHIGETO NAMIUCHI, SHOGEN ISOYAMA, and KUNIO SHIRATO Heart 1999; 81: 102-103. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.102 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Stamps in cardiology: foxglove TSUNG O CHENG Heart 1999; 81: 103. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.103 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery A K NIGHTINGALE, C J BURRELL, and A J MARSHALL Heart 1999; 81: 103. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.103a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Stamps in Cardiology: Embryology of the heart M K DAVIES and A HOLLMAN Heart 1999; 81: 5. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.5 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Systemic embolism during coronary artery bypass surgery P VRANCKX, M VAN DYCK, and Y DUDEKEM Heart 1999; 81: 24. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.24 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Eustachian valve endocarditis diagnosed by transoesophageal echocardiography P R JAMES, D DAWSON, and S M C HARDMAN Heart 1999; 81: 91. doi:10.1136/hrt.81.1.91 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]