Editorials

	Hibernating myocardium: high or low risk? J H McGowan Heart 2004; 90: 237-238. doi:10.1136/heart.2003.021006 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Atrial fibrillation: an emerging epidemic? J S Steinberg Heart 2004; 90: 239-240. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.014720 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for children and young adolescents: mortality benefit confirmed—what’s next? S F Sears and J B Conti Heart 2004; 90: 241-242. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021295 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The MADIT II and COMPANION studies: will they affect uptake of device treatment? J M Morgan Heart 2004; 90: 243-245. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.007807 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Journal scan

	JournalScan Iqbal Malik Heart 2004; 90: 353-354. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mini-symposium

	Pericardial disease: introduction J Soler-Soler Heart 2004; 90: 251. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024794 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute pericardial disease: approach to the aetiologic diagnosis G Permanyer-Miralda Heart 2004; 90: 252-254. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024802 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pericardial effusion: haemodynamic spectrum R Shabetai Heart 2004; 90: 255-256. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024810 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pericardial constriction: uncommon patterns J Sagristà-Sauleda Heart 2004; 90: 257-258. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024828 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	Recent insights into human coronary collateral development M Fujita and K Tambara Heart 2004; 90: 246-250. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.007989 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cardiovascular medicine

	Risk factors for non-fatal myocardial infarction in young South Asian adults J Ismail, T H Jafar, F H Jafary, F White, A M Faruqui, and N Chaturvedi Heart 2004; 90: 259-263. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.013631 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prognostic relations between inflammatory markers and mortality in diabetic patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome P L Sanchez, J L Morinigo, P Pabon, F Martin, I Piedra, I F Palacios, and C Martin-Luengo Heart 2004; 90: 264-269. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.007443 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Insulin induced increase in coronary flow reserve is abolished by dexamethasone in young men with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes H Laine, J Sundell, P Nuutila, O T Raitakari, M Luotolahti, T Rönnemaa, T Elomaa, P Koskinen, and J Knuuti Heart 2004; 90: 270-276. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.013722 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sex differences in the expression of haemorheological determinants in individuals with atherothrombotic risk factors and in apparently healthy people D Zeltser, O Rogowski, S Berliner, T Mardi, D Justo, J Serov, M Rozenblat, D Avitzour, and I Shapira Heart 2004; 90: 277-281. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.014753 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Association of endothelial constitutive nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism with acute coronary syndrome in Koreans K-W Park, K-H You, S Oh, I-H Chae, H-S Kim, B-H Oh, M-M Lee, and Y-B Park Heart 2004; 90: 282-285. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.003616 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cost of an emerging epidemic: an economic analysis of atrial fibrillation in the UK S Stewart, N Murphy, A Walker, A McGuire, and J J V McMurray Heart 2004; 90: 286-292. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.008748 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relation between left ventricular contractile reserve during low dose dobutamine echocardiography and plasma concentrations of natriuretic peptides A F L Schinkel, E C Vourvouri, J J Bax, F Boomsma, M Bountioukos, V Rizzello, E Biagini, E Agricola, A Elhendy, J R T C Roelandt, and D Poldermans Heart 2004; 90: 293-296. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.003822 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of left ventricular systolic heart failure by plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide concentrations in a large sample of the general population B A Groenning, I Raymond, P R Hildebrandt, J C Nilsson, M Baumann, and F Pedersen Heart 2004; 90: 297-303. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.026021 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Haemochromatosis gene mutations and risk of coronary heart disease: a west of Scotland coronary prevention study (WOSCOPS) substudy I R Gunn, F K Maxwell, D Gaffney, A D McMahon, and C J Packard Heart 2004; 90: 304-306. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.015149 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Congenital heart disease

	Aortic pressure–area relation in Marfan patients with and without ß blocking agents: a new non-invasive approach G J Nollen, B E Westerhof, M Groenink, A Osnabrugge, E E van der Wall, and B J M Mulder Heart 2004; 90: 314-318. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.010702 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Aberrant tendinous chords with tethering of the tricuspid leaflets: a congenital anomaly causing severe tricuspid regurgitation R Kobza, D J Kurz, E N Oechslin, R Prêtre, M Zuber, P Vogt, and R Jenni Heart 2004; 90: 319-323. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.006254 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Interventional cardiology and surgery

	Long term outcome up to 30 years after the Mustard or Senning operation: a nationwide multicentre study in Belgium P Moons, M Gewillig, T Sluysmans, H Verhaaren, P Viart, M Massin, B Suys, W Budts, A Pasquet, D De Wolf, and A Vliers Heart 2004; 90: 307-313. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.007138 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Basic research

	Response of very small (2 mm) porcine coronary arteries to balloon angioplasty and stent implantation A C Morton, N D Arnold, D C Crossman, and J Gunn Heart 2004; 90: 324-327. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.015305 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Scientific letters

	Potential benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy in children and young adolescents R Gradaus, C Wollmann, J Köbe, D Hammel, S Kotthoff, M Block, G Breithardt, and D Böcker Heart 2004; 90: 328-329. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.014266 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A 17 year experience of inappropriate shock therapy in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: are we getting any better? C A Rinaldi, R D Simon, A Baszko, J Bostock, D Elliot, C A Bucknall, and J S S Gill Heart 2004; 90: 330-331. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.026195 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transvenous low energy internal cardioversion for atrial fibrillation refractory to external cardioversion: do non-obese patients benefit? D Pavin, H Legrand, C Leclercq, C Crocq, P Mabo, and J C Daubert Heart 2004; 90: 332-333. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.010082 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Amplatzer device closure of atrial septal defects in mature adults: analysis of 76 cases D J R Hildick-Smith, M O’Sullivan, C R Wisbey, J H Mackay, E M Lee, and L M Shapiro Heart 2004; 90: 334-335. doi:10.1136/hrt.2002.008516 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Education in Heart

	Diabetes and atherogenesis Miles Fisher Heart 2004; 90: 336-340. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.018622 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Multi-vessel coronary disease and percutaneous coronary intervention C Casey and David P Faxon Heart 2004; 90: 341-346. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.018986 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical relevance of arrhythmias during sleep: guidance for clinicians L J Gula, A D Krahn, A C Skanes, R Yee, and G J Klein Heart 2004; 90: 347-352. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.019323 [Extract] [Full text] [Web-only References] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Case 4: Tachycardia and collapse in a bus driver David Lefroy Heart 2004; 90: 352. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning

Electronic pages

	Congenital coronary artery anomaly simulating an acute aortic dissection L De Luca, F Bovenzi, and I de Luca Heart 2004; 90: e11. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021337 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute myocardial infarction probably caused by paradoxical embolus in a pregnant woman P Agostoni, G Gasparini, and G Destro Heart 2004; 90: e12. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.026526 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evidence for "lumen sealing" with sirolimus eluting stents in the treatment of complex coronary artery dissection E M Wong, C Pawsey, and H C Lowe Heart 2004; 90: e13. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.026609 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clopidogrel induced urticarial rash in a patient with left main stem percutaneous coronary intervention: management issues S K Khambekar, J Kovac, and A H Gershlick Heart 2004; 90: e14. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.027367 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Massive pulmonary haemorrhage complicating the treatment of acute coronary syndrome D S Gill, K Ng, and K-S Ng Heart 2004; 90: e15. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.028589 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Haemorrhagic peritonitis as a late complication of echocardiography guided pericardiocentesis H Luckraz, S Kitchlu, and A Youhana Heart 2004; 90: e16. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024075 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Images in Cardiology: Severe valvar aortic stenosis in a child with familial hypercholesterolaemia S Harikrishnan, C K Byju, and J Tharakan Heart 2004; 90: 238. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.018564 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Acute incomplete thrombotic occlusion of distal left main coronary artery treated by tissue plasminogen activator M Aydin, A Özeren, and M Bilge Heart 2004; 90: 242. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021410 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Balloon dilation of the stenotic fifth aortic arch in a newborn with double lumen aortic arch K Suda, M Matsumura, and M Matsumoto Heart 2004; 90: 245. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.018762 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Deep vein thrombosis demonstrated by contrast enhanced helical computed tomographic venography H-F Tse and K-H Yiu Heart 2004; 90: 251. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021097 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Aortic intramural haematoma leading to aortic dissection S Carerj, M Cerrito, and G Oreto Heart 2004; 90: 254. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021428 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nurse initiated thrombolysis in the accident and emergency department: safe, accurate, and faster than fast track S M Heath, R J I Bain, A Andrews, S Chida, S I Kitchen, and M I Walters Heart 2004; 90: 269. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Pericardial constriction after a stab wound to the chest R A Swallow and R D Thomas Heart 2004; 90: 276. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.022822 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Non-compaction of the left ventricle M Vanderheyden, J Bartunek, and M Goethals Heart 2004; 90: 281. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.019992 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Massive aortic aneurysm presenting as chest wall swelling A Chockalingam, G Gnanavelu, and R Alagesan Heart 2004; 90: 292. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.022574 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Dynamic respiratory changes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy E S Brilakis and R A Nishimura Heart 2004; 90: 296. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.024240 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Aortic valve endocarditis causing fatal myocardial infarction caused by ostial coronary artery obliteration M Schmitt, S Puri, and N R Dalal Heart 2004; 90: 303. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.026534 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dangers of spironolactone in congestive heart failure Heart 2004; 90: 313. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and coronary disease risk factors in systemic lupus erythematosus E M C Sella, E I Sato, W A Leite, J A Oliveira Filho, and A Barbieri Heart 2004; 90: 323. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	WEB TOP 10 Heart 2004; 90: 329. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Massive cardiac involvement in acute lymphatic leukemia B C A M Bekkers, B J A Denarié, and G M J Bos Heart 2004; 90: 354. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.022699 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]