Editorials

	Cardiac surgery in elderly patients: benefits and resource priorities M S JOHN PATHY Heart 1999; 82: 121-122. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.121 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cardiac surgery in the elderly: a cardiologist's perspective D C SPRIGINGS Heart 1999; 82: 123-124. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.123 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cardiac surgery for the elderly: a surgeon's perspective J UNSWORTH-WHITE Heart 1999; 82: 125. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.125 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Matching treatment to the genetic basis of (lipid) disorder in patients with coronary artery disease J WOUTER JUKEMA Heart 1999; 82: 126-127. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.126 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Papers

	High resolution in vivo intra-arterial imaging with optical coherence tomography J G Fujimoto, S A Boppart, G J Tearney, B E Bouma, C Pitris, and M E Brezinski Heart 1999; 82: 128-133. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.128 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Good outcomes from cardiac surgery in the over 70s A M Zaidi, A P Fitzpatrick, D J M Keenan, N J Odom, and G J Grotte Heart 1999; 82: 134-137. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.134 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Surgery for aortic stenosis in severely symptomatic patients older than 80 years: experience in a single UK centre T Gilbert, W Orr, and A P Banning Heart 1999; 82: 138-142. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.138 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	To operate or not on elderly patients with aortic stenosis: the decision and its consequences B J Bouma, R B A van den Brink, J H P van der Meulen, H A Verheul, E C Cheriex, H P M Hamer, E Dekker, K I Lie, and J G P Tijssen Heart 1999; 82: 143-148. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.143 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Haemodynamic performance of aortic pericardial bioprostheses and bileaflet prostheses at rest and during exercise: implications for the surgical management of patients with small aortic roots J R Gonzalez-Juanatey, M V Fernandez, F G Sampedro, J M Garcia-Acuna, J B Garcia-Bengoechea, A A Cendon, and M G de la Pena Heart 1999; 82: 149-155. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.149 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Surgery for postinfarction ventricular tachycardia in the pre-implantable cardioverter defibrillator era: early and long term outcomes in 100 consecutive patients J P Bourke, R W F Campbell, J M McComb, S S Furniss, J C Doig, and C J Hilton Heart 1999; 82: 156-162. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.156 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Imaging of adenosine bolus transit following intravenous administration: insights into antiarrhythmic efficacy G A Ng, W Martin, and A C Rankin Heart 1999; 82: 163-169. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.163 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	An open label, randomised, crossover study comparing sotalol and atenolol in the treatment of symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation R P Steeds, A S Birchall, M Smith, and K S Channer Heart 1999; 82: 170-175. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.170 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Electrophysiological effects of flecainide and propafenone on atrial fibrillation cycle and relation with arrhythmia termination M Biffi, G Boriani, G Bronzetti, A Capucci, A Branzi, and B Magnani Heart 1999; 82: 176-182. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.176 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A new physiological method for heart rate correction of the QT interval P Davey Heart 1999; 82: 183-186. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.183 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk stratification after acute myocardial infarction by Doppler stroke distance measurement R J Trent and J M Rawles Heart 1999; 82: 187-191. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.187 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Echocardiographic assessment of ejection fraction in left ventricular hypertrophy B Wandt, L Bojö, K Tolagen, and B Wranne Heart 1999; 82: 192-198. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.192 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prognostic value of symptom limited versus low level exercise stress test before discharge in patients with myocardial infarction treated with thrombolytics K Jensen-Urstad, B A Samad, F Bouvier, J Hulting, J Höjer, H Ruiz, and M Jensen-Urstad Heart 1999; 82: 199-203. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.199 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of raised plasma  endorphin concentrations on peripheral pain and angina thresholds in patients with stable angina N F Jarmukli, J Ahn, A Iranmanesh, and D C Russell Heart 1999; 82: 204-209. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.204 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Efficacy of coronary angioplasty for the treatment of hibernating myocardium F Fath-Ordoubadi, K J Beatt, N Spyrou, and P G Camici Heart 1999; 82: 210-216. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.210 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Application of a low cost telemedicine link to the diagnosis of neonatal congenital heart defects by remote consultation H C Mulholland, F Casey, D Brown, N Corrigan, M Quinn, B McCord, J Rogers, and B G Craig Heart 1999; 82: 217-221. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.217 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Assessment of the quality of neonatal echocardiographic images transmitted by ISDN telephone lines A Houston, K McLeod, T Richens, W Doig, S Lilley, E Murtagh, and N Wilson Heart 1999; 82: 222-225. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.222 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical outcomes of acute myocarditis in childhood K J Lee, B W McCrindle, D J Bohn, G J Wilson, G P Taylor, R M Freedom, J F Smallhorn, and L N Benson Heart 1999; 82: 226-233. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.226 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Why patients do not attend cardiac rehabilitation: role of intentions and illness beliefs A Cooper, G Lloyd, J Weinman, and G Jackson Heart 1999; 82: 234-236. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.234 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Commentaries

	Cardiac surgery in the elderly J HARRIS Heart 1999; 82: 119-120. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.119 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case studies

	Children may survive severe myocarditis with prolonged use of biventricular assist devices B Stiller, I Dähnert, Y G Weng, E Hennig, R Hetzer, and P E Lange Heart 1999; 82: 237-240. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.237 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reversal of protein losing enteropathy with prednisone in adults with modified Fontan operations: long term palliation or bridge to cardiac transplantation? J Therrien, G D Webb, and M A Gatzoulis Heart 1999; 82: 241-243. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.241 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A new ECG sign of an accessory pathway in sinus rhythm: pseudo partial right bundle branch block E W Lau, G A Ng, and M J Griffith Heart 1999; 82: 244-245. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.244 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Recurrent pericardial effusion: the value of polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis of tuberculosis B S Rana, R A Jones, and I A Simpson Heart 1999; 82: 246-247. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.246 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Home inotrope treatment for intractable heart failure following heart transplantation S W Dubrey and N Banner Heart 1999; 82: 248-251. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.248 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short cases in cardiology

	Familial fibromuscular dysplasia of bilateral brachial arteries H Suzuki, H Daida, H Sakurai, and H Yamaguchi Heart 1999; 82: 251-252. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.251 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Management of scorpion sting H S BAWASKAR, P H BAWASKAR;, F ABROUG, S NOUIRA, and S ELATROUS; Heart 1999; 82: 253-254. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.253 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is BNP ready for use in clinical practice? K KHAN Heart 1999; 82: 254-255. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.254 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transfusion associated graft versus host disease M H GHREW, T RINGROSE, D YOUNG, and T PETO Heart 1999; 82: 255-256. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.255 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Outpatient clinics for adults with congenital heart disease L J FREEMAN and A J PAGE Heart 1999; 82: 256. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.256 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Stamps in Cardiology: Foundations and institutions M K DAVIES and A HOLLMAN Heart 1999; 82: 120. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.120 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: The aortic root after Bentall's procedure J D R THOMSON and O UZUN Heart 1999; 82: 133. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.133 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Management of superior vena caval obstruction secondary to a pacing wire with percutaneous intravascular stent insertion N MELIKIAN, C I O BROOKES, and A F RICKARDS Heart 1999; 82: 182. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.182 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Aorto-left ventricular tunnel I KONZAG, G WAGNER, and H-R ZERKOWSKI Heart 1999; 82: 225. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.2.225 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]