Editorials

	Hearts and minds PETER MILLS and RICHARD MAYOU Heart 1999; 82: 257. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.257 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Psychosocial factors in the aetiology of coronary heart disease A STEPTOE Heart 1999; 82: 258-259. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.258 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Aortic root abscess S J D BRECKER, J R PEPPER, and S J EYKYN Heart 1999; 82: 260-262. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.260 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dynamic cardiomyoplasty: time to wrap it up? M P HAYWARD Heart 1999; 82: 263-264. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.263 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Papers

	Mechanisms of progression in native coronary artery disease: role of healed plaque disruption J Mann and M J Davies Heart 1999; 82: 265-268. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.265 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Plaque erosion is a major substrate for coronary thrombosis in acute myocardial infarction E Arbustini, B Dal Bello, P Morbini, A P Burke, M Bocciarelli, G Specchia, and R Virmani Heart 1999; 82: 269-272. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.269 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cardiac M2 muscarinic cholinoceptor activation by human chagasic autoantibodies: association with bradycardia J C Goin, E S Borda, S Auger, R Storino, and L Sterin-Borda Heart 1999; 82: 273-278. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.273 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Different microcirculatory and interstitial matrix patterns in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and Chagas' disease: a three dimensional confocal microscopy study M de Lourdes Higuchi, S Fukasawa, T De Brito, L C Parzianello, G Bellotti, and J A F Ramires Heart 1999; 82: 279-285. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.279 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cystic medial degeneration of the aorta is associated with p53 accumulation, Bax upregulation, apoptotic cell death, and cell proliferation C Ihling, T Szombathy, K Nampoothiri, J Haendeler, F Beyersdorf, M Uhl, A M Zeiher, and H E Schaefer Heart 1999; 82: 286-293. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.286 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Instantaneous pressure-flow velocity relations of systemic venous return in patients with univentricular circulation R Kaulitz, P Bergman, I Luhmer, T Paul, and G Hausdorf Heart 1999; 82: 294-299. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.294 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect and interatrial communications with a new self expanding nitinol double disc device (Amplatzer septal occluder): multicentre UK experience K C Chan, M J Godman, K Walsh, N Wilson, A Redington, and J L Gibbs Heart 1999; 82: 300-306. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.300 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Predicting the effect of D,L-sotalol on ventricular tachycardia inducibility from the RR variability response B Brembilla-Perrot, P Houriez, O Claudon, J-P Preiss, and D Beurrier Heart 1999; 82: 307-311. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.307 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inadequate sympathovagal balance in response to orthostatism in patients with unexplained syncope and a positive head up tilt test C Kouakam, D Lacroix, N Zghal, R Logier, D Klug, P Le Franc, M Jarwe, and S Kacet Heart 1999; 82: 312-318. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.312 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Incidence and modes of onset of early reinitiation of atrial fibrillation after successful internal cardioversion, and its prevention by intravenous sotalol H-F Tse, C-P Lau, and G M Ayers Heart 1999; 82: 319-324. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.319 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cost effectiveness of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) treatment related to the risk of coronary heart disease and cost of drug treatment D M Pickin, C J McCabe, L E Ramsay, N Payne, I U Haq, W W Yeo, and P R Jackson Heart 1999; 82: 325-332. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.325 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Safety of the transpulmonary ultrasound contrast agent NC100100: a clinical and haemodynamic evaluation in patients with suspected or proved coronary artery disease Y Myreng, P Mølstad, K Ytre-Arne, M Aas, L Stoksflod, J Ø Nossen, and B Oftedal Heart 1999; 82: 333-335. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.333 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Adaptive mechanisms of arterial and venous coronary bypass grafts to an increase in flow demand O Gurné, P Chenu, M Buche, Y Louagie, P Eucher, B Marchandise, E Rombaut, D Blommaert, and E Schroeder Heart 1999; 82: 336-342. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.336 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sleep apnoea in ischaemic heart disease: differences between acute and chronic coronary syndromes P Moruzzi, S Sarzi-Braga, M Rossi, and M Contini Heart 1999; 82: 343-347. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.343 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Loss of the normal coupling between the anaerobic threshold and insulin sensitivity in chronic heart failure F Leyva, T-P Chua, I F Godsland, A J S Coats, and S D Anker Heart 1999; 82: 348-351. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.348 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inappropriately low plasma leptin concentration in the cachexia associated with chronic heart failure D R Murdoch, E Rooney, H J Dargie, D Shapiro, J J Morton, and J J V McMurray Heart 1999; 82: 352-356. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.352 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Estimation of cardiac reserve by peak power: validation and initial application of a simplified index G P Armstrong, S G Carlier, K Fukamachi, J D Thomas, and T H Marwick Heart 1999; 82: 357-364. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.357 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Autonomic control of the cerebral circulation during normal and impaired peripheral circulatory control S Cencetti, A Lagi, M Cipriani, L Fattorini, G Bandinelli, and L Bernardi Heart 1999; 82: 365-372. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.365 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cardiac rehabilitation: socially deprived patients are less likely to attend but patients ineligible for thrombolysis are less likely to be invited M R Melville, C Packham, N Brown, C Weston, and D Gray Heart 1999; 82: 373-377. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.373 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Technician run open access exercise electrocardiography S Agrawal, S S Danbauchi, J Goodfellow, S A Robson, and D S Reid Heart 1999; 82: 378-382. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.378 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case studies

	A variant of long QT syndrome manifested as fetal tachycardia and associated with ventricular septal defect M-H Wu, F-C Hsieh, J-K Wang, and M-L Kau Heart 1999; 82: 386-388. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.386 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Restrictive pericarditis M Y Henein, R D Rakhit, M N Sheppard, and D G Gibson Heart 1999; 82: 389-392. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.389 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Preliminary report

	Effect of an 2 agonist (mivazerol) on limiting myocardial ischaemia in stable angina K Fox, H J Dargie, D P de Bono, M F Oliver, E Wülfert, and T Kharkevitch Heart 1999; 82: 383-385. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.383 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm complicating infective pericarditis A do Nascimento Moraes, A Gomes Ferreira, Jr, and S M A Gomes Ferreira Heart 1999; 82: 393-394. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.393 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect using detachable steel coil G S Kalra, P K Verma, S Singh, and R Arora Heart 1999; 82: 395-396. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.395 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Commotio cordis: early observations P KOHL Heart 1999; 82: 397. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.397 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Self administration of metolazone reduces readmissions with decompensated congestive cardiac failure ANDREW J M BROADLEY and ANDREW J MARSHALL Heart 1999; 82: 397. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.397a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of repetitive episodes of exercise induced myocardial ischaemia on left ventricular function in patients with chronic stable angina A D KELION Heart 1999; 82: 397. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.397b [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Electronic pages

	Staphylococcus capitis endocarditis: two cases and review of the literature J A T Sandoe, K G Kerr, G W Reynolds, and S Jain Heart 1999; 82: e1. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.e1 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Hereditary cardiac amyloidosis associated with the transthyretin Ile122 mutation in a white man J D Gillmore, D R Booth, M B Pepys, and P N Hawkins Heart 1999; 82: e2. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.e2 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis of the no-reflow phenomenon after primary angioplasty for myocardial infarction J Trevelyan and M Been Heart 1999; 82: e3. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.e3 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Stamps in Cardiology: de Musset sign M K DAVIES and A HOLLMAN Heart 1999; 82: 262. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.262 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Infective endocarditis as a complication of a ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva JUAN CARLOS CASTILLO DOMÍNGUEZ, MANUEL ANGUITA SÁNCHEZ, and ANTONIO RAMÍREZ MORENO Heart 1999; 82: 278. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.278 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Covered stent to treat co-existent coarctation and aneurysm of the aorta in a young man JULIAN GUNN, TREVOR CLEVELAND, and PETER GAINES Heart 1999; 82: 351. doi:10.1136/hrt.82.3.351 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]