Editorials

	Do not resuscitate ANTHONY J HANDLEY Heart 2001; 86: 1-2. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.1 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Antibiotics before dental procedures for endocarditis prophylaxis: back to the future ANDREW M MORRIS and GARY D WEBB Heart 2001; 86: 3-4. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.3 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Living with a univentricular heart TOM TREASURE Heart 2001; 86: 5-6. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.5 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Physical training as a therapeutic measure in chronic heart failure: time for recommendations L TAVAZZI and P GIANNUZZI Heart 2001; 86: 7-11. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.7 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Role of DNA testing for diagnosis, management, and genetic screening in long QT syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and Marfan syndrome G MICHAEL VINCENT Heart 2001; 86: 12-14. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.12 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Journal scan

	IQBAL MALIK Heart 2001; 86: 15-16. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.15 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Viewpoints

	Diagnostic exercise physiology in chronic heart failure D P Francis, L C Davies, and A J S Coats Heart 2001; 86: 17-20. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.17 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cardiovascular medicine

	Left ventricular dysfunction, natriuretic peptides, and mortality in an urban population T A McDonagh, A D Cunningham, C E Morrison, J J V McMurray, I Ford, J J Morton, and H J Dargie Heart 2001; 86: 21-26. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.21 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased brain and atrial natriuretic peptides in patients with chronic right ventricular pressure overload: correlation between plasma neurohormones and right ventricular dysfunction I I Tulevski, M Groenink, E E van der Wall, D J van Veldhuisen, F Boomsma, J Stoker, A Hirsch, J S Lemkes, and B J M Mulder Heart 2001; 86: 27-30. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.27 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Echocardiographic assessment of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy L Lindström, U M Wilkenshoff, H Larsson, and B Wranne Heart 2001; 86: 31-38. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.31 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Response of the QT interval to mental and physical stress in types LQT1 and LQT2 of the long QT syndrome K J Paavonen, H Swan, K Piippo, L Hokkanen, P Laitinen, M Viitasalo, L Toivonen, and K Kontula Heart 2001; 86: 39-44. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.39 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	2 Adrenergic receptors mediate important electrophysiological effects in human ventricular myocardium M D Lowe, E Rowland, M J Brown, and A A Grace Heart 2001; 86: 45-51. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.45 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Long axis excursion in aortic stenosis S Takeda, H Rimington, N Smeeton, and J Chambers Heart 2001; 86: 52-56. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.52 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Congenital heart disease

	Quality of life and perceived health status in surviving adults with univentricular heart Z Saliba, G Butera, D Bonnet, P Bonhoeffer, E Villain, J Kachaner, D Sidi, and L Iserin Heart 2001; 86: 69-73. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.69 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	What do adult patients with congenital heart disease know about their disease, treatment, and prevention of complications? A call for structured patient education P Moons, E De Volder, W Budts, S De Geest, J Elen, K Waeytens, and M Gewillig Heart 2001; 86: 74-80. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.74 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Interventional cardiology and surgery

	Outlet strut fracture of Björk-Shiley convexo concave heart valves: the UK cohort study R Z Omar, L S Morton, D A Halliday, E M Danns, M T Beirne, W J Blot, and K M Taylor Heart 2001; 86: 57-62. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.57 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Long term results of mechanical prostheses for treatment of active infective endocarditis J M Guerra, M P Tornos, G Permanyer-Miralda, B Almirante, M Murtra, and J Soler-Soler Heart 2001; 86: 63-68. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.63 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Basic research

	Effect of levosimendan on myocardial contractility, coronary and peripheral blood flow, and arrhythmias during coronary artery ligation and reperfusion in the in vivo pig model E du Toit, D Hofmann, J McCarthy, and C Pineda Heart 2001; 86: 81-87. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.81 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Scientific letters

	Symptom expectations and delay in acute myocardial infarction patients KATE PERRY, KEITH J PETRIE, CHRIS J ELLIS, ROBERT HORNE, and RONA MOSS-MORRIS Heart 2001; 86: 91-93. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.91 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Elevated concentrations of macrophage colony stimulating factor predict worse in-hospital prognosis in unstable angina LOUKIANOS S RALLIDIS, KOSTAS P THOMAIDIS, MARIA G ZOLINDAKI, AGGELIKI H VELISSARIDOU, and EVANGELOS G PAPASTERIADIS Heart 2001; 86: 92. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.92 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Use of cardiac rehabilitation among patients following coronary artery bypass surgery F C TAYLOR, J J VICTORY, and G D ANGELINI Heart 2001; 86: 92-93. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.92a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Featured clinical case

	Severe tricuspid regurgitation 14 years after diagnosis of "transient neonatal tricuspid regurgitation" D Boshoff, L Mertens, and M Gewillig Heart 2001; 86: 88-90. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.88 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Education in Heart

	HEART FAILURE: Angiotensin receptor blockers for chronic heart failure and acute myocardial infarction John J V McMurray Heart 2001; 86: 97-103. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.97 [Extract] [Full text] [Web Only References] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	CORONARY DISEASE: Role of stenting in coronary revascularisation Anthony H Gershlick Heart 2001; 86: 104-112. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.104 [Extract] [Full text] [Web Only References] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	HYPERTENSION: Matching the right drug to the right patient in essential hypertension Morris J Brown Heart 2001; 86: 113-120. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.113 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Electronic pages

	Rapid regression of primary pulmonary hypertension C J McMahon, J Kadkin, and M R Nihill Heart 2001; 86: e1. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e1 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Leiomyosarcoma of the right ventricle extending into the pulmonary trunk W Willaert, P Claessens, and M Vanderheyden Heart 2001; 86: e2. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e2 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Catheter ablation of a monofocal premature ventricular complex triggering idiopathic ventricular fibrillation S Takatsuki, H Mitamura, and S Ogawa Heart 2001; 86: e3. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e3 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of carvedilol on left ventricular function, mass, and scintigraphic findings in isolated left ventricular non-compaction M Toyono, C Kondo, Y Nakajima, M Nakazawa, K Momma, and K Kusakabe Heart 2001; 86: e4. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e4 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Persistence of the eustachian valve in secundum atrial septal defects: possible implications for cerebral embolism and transcatheter closure procedures J M Strotmann, W Voelker, and P Schanzenbaecher Heart 2001; 86: e5. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e5 [Abstract] [Full text] [Web Only: VIDEO EXTRA] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Unusual localisation of a ventricular septal defect following blunt chest trauma C Pierli, A Iadanza, A Del Pasqua, and G Sinicropi Heart 2001; 86: e6. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.e6 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Images in Cardiology: Anomalous papillary muscle in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy FERNANDO ALFONSO and PALOMA ARAGONCILLO Heart 2001; 86: 2. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.2 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Stamps in Cardiology: Aspirin M K DAVIES and A HOLLMAN Heart 2001; 86: 4. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.4 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia during carotid massage ADAM BÖHM, ARNOLD PINTÉR, and ISTVÁN PRÉDA Heart 2001; 86: 6. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.6 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Self portrait of patient with severe cardiac pain awaiting surgery ROGER HALL Heart 2001; 86: 11. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.11 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Electrical interference between two transvenous implantable defibrillator leads B SCHULTE, J CARLSSON, and J NEUZNER Heart 2001; 86: 14. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.14 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Structural failure of a coronary stent HELMUT SCHÜHLEN, ADNAN KASTRATI, and ALBERT SCHÖMIG Heart 2001; 86: 26. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.26 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Combined pacing and percutaneous closing device therapy for dilated cardiomyopathy and patent ductus arteriosus JEFFREY W H FUNG, M P LEUNG, and WILSON W M CHAN Heart 2001; 86: 44. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.44 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Endomyocardial fibrosis mimicking a dilated cardiomyopathy in a child CRISTINA CHIMENTI, MAURIZIO PIERONI, and ANDREA FRUSTACI Heart 2001; 86: 73. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.73 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Superior vena cava syndrome caused by multiple pacing leads H KAI, T HONMA, and T IMAIZUMI Heart 2001; 86: 80. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.80 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: "Kissing abscess" of the anterior mitral valve leaflet from a vegetation on the non-coronary aortic cusp JACOB EASAW, MAGDIE EL-OMAR, and MARK W RAMSEY Heart 2001; 86: 90. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.90 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Web Top 10 Heart 2001; 86: 93-96. doi:10.1136/heart.86.1.93 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]