Editorials

	A new Editor for Heart A D Timmis Heart 2007; 93: 1. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.106708 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical trials of endothelin antagonists in heart failure: publication is good for the public health N F Kelland and D J Webb Heart 2007; 93: 2-4. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.089250 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Antimicrobial prophylaxis for endocarditis: emotion or science? H Ashrafian and R G Bogle Heart 2007; 93: 5-6. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 16 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.103689
	Magnetic resonance myocardial perfusion imaging: a new era in the detection of reversible myocardial ischaemia S Watkins, K G Oldroyd, and S Frohwein Heart 2007; 93: 7-10. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.084608

Journal scan

	JournalScan Alistair Lindsay Heart 2007; 93: 143-144. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mini-symposium

	The new NICE guideline on atrial fibrillation management G Y H Lip and M Rudolf Heart 2007; 93: 23. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099952
	Identification, diagnosis and assessment of atrial fibrillation R I Dewar, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guidelines Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 25-28. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099861
	Rhythm control and cardioversion N Sulke, F Sayers, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 29-34. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 8 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099879
	Rate control in the medical management of atrial fibrillation A J Camm, I Savelieva, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 35-38. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099903
	Antithrombotic treatment in atrial fibrillation L Kalra, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 39-44. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099911
	Acute management of atrial fibrillation with acute haemodynamic instability and in the postoperative setting C J Mann, S Kendall, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 45-47. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099929
	Patient care pathway, implementation and audit criteria for patients with atrial fibrillation M Davis, S Rodgers, M Rudolf, M Hughes, G Y H Lip on behalf of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE clinical guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation Heart 2007; 93: 48-52. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099937

Acute coronary syndromes

	Assessing patients’ beliefs about cardiac rehabilitation as a basis for predicting attendance after acute myocardial infarction A F Cooper, J Weinman, M Hankins, G Jackson, and R Horne Heart 2007; 93: 53-58. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.081299

Heart failure and cardiomyopathy

	Prevalence and prognostic implications of electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy in heart failure: evidence from the CHARM programme N M Hawkins, D Wang, J J V McMurray, M A Pfeffer, K Swedberg, C B Granger, S Yusuf, S J Pocock, J Östergren, E L Michelson, F G Dunn for the CHARM Investigators and Committees Heart 2007; 93: 59-64. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 September 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.083949
	Wide spectrum of presentation and variable outcomes of isolated left ventricular non-compaction C Lofiego, E Biagini, F Pasquale, M Ferlito, G Rocchi, E Perugini, L Bacchi-Reggiani, G Boriani, O Leone, K Caliskan, F J ten Cate, F M Picchio, A Branzi, and C Rapezzi Heart 2007; 93: 65-71. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 27 April 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088229

Diabetes, lipids and metabolism

	Oral glucose tolerance test is needed for appropriate classification of glucose regulation in patients with coronary artery disease: a report from the Euro Heart Survey on Diabetes and the Heart M Bartnik, L Rydén, K Malmberg, J Öhrvik, K Pyörälä, E Standl, R Ferrari, M Simoons, J Soler-Soler on behalf of the Euro Heart Survey Investigators Heart 2007; 93: 72-77. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.086975
	Impaired endothelium-dependent vascular reactivity in patients with familial combined hyperlipidaemia M De Michele, A Iannuzzi, A Salvato, P Pauciullo, M Gentile, G Iannuzzo, S Panico, A Pujia, G M Bond, and P Rubba Heart 2007; 93: 78-81. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 28 June 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.093278

Heart rhythm disorders

	Mechanoelectrical feedback regulates the arrhythmogenic activity of pulmonary veins S-L Chang, Y-C Chen, Y-J Chen, W Wangcharoen, S-H Lee, C-I Lin, and S-A Chen Heart 2007; 93: 82-88. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.089359
	Abnormalities of left atrial function after cardioversion: an atrial strain rate study L Thomas, T Mckay, K Byth, and T H Marwick Heart 2007; 93: 89-95. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 3 July 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088609

Peripheral vascular disease

	Increased prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with small-vessel vasculitis G Chironi, C Pagnoux, A Simon, M Pasquinelli-Balice, M Del-Pino, J Gariepy, and L Guillevin Heart 2007; 93: 96-99. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 29 August 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088443

Congenital heart disease

	Hearts with concordant ventriculoarterial connections but parallel arterial trunks T Cavalle-Garrido, A Bernasconi, D Perrin, and R H Anderson Heart 2007; 93: 100-106. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 28 June 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.093369

Cardiovascular surgery

	Embolic and bleeding events after modified Bentall procedure in selected patients N C Radu, E W M Kirsch, M-L Hillion, F Lagneau, L Drouet, and D Loisance Heart 2007; 93: 107-112. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 27 June 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.086009

Heart reviews

	Isolated ventricular non-compaction of the myocardium in adults R Jenni, E N Oechslin, and B van der Loo Heart 2007; 93: 11-15. [Abstract] [Full text] [web only media] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 2 May 2006. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.082271
	Diagnostic and clinical perspectives of fusion imaging in cardiology: is the total greater than the sum of its parts? J J Bax, R S Beanlands, F J Klocke, J Knuuti, A A Lammertsma, M A Schaefers, H R Schelbert, G K Von Schulthess, L J Shaw, G Z Yang, and P G Camici Heart 2007; 93: 16-22. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 30 December 2005. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.075283

Scientific letters

	Feasibility of trans-endocardial cell transplantation in chronic ischaemia S L M A Beeres, J J Bax, K Zeppenfeld, P Dibbets-Schneider, M P M Stokkel, W E Fibbe, E E van der Wall, M J Schalij, and D E Atsma Heart 2007; 93: 113-114. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.084004 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Determination of the absolute perfusion threshold preventing myocardial ischaemia in humans R Vogel, A Indermühle, and C Seiler Heart 2007; 93: 115-116. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.087031 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Heart rate variability is a weak predictor of sudden death in children and young patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy G Limongelli, T Miele, G Pacileo, G Di Salvo, P Calabro’, R Ancona, S Gala, A Rea, M Verrengia, and R Calabro’ Heart 2007; 93: 117-118. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.087338 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Multiple forms of sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia as common presentation in giant-cell myocarditis M Granér, J Lommi, M Kupari, A Räisänen-Sokolowski, and L Toivonen Heart 2007; 93: 119-121. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.079053 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Education in Heart

	Cardiovascular MRI for detection of myocardial viability and ischaemia H Mahrholdt, I Klem, and U Sechtem Heart 2007; 93: 122-129. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.071290 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning
	Diagnosis and treatment of syncope Michele Brignole Heart 2007; 93: 130-136. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.080713 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning
	Thrombosis of prosthetic heart valves: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations Raymond Roudaut, Karim Serri, and Stephane Lafitte Heart 2007; 93: 137-142. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.071183 [Extract] [Full text] [web only references] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning

Electronic pages

	Utilisation of 3D echocardiography in demonstrating the beneficial effect of bifocal right ventricular cardiac resynchronisation therapy J Wojciuk, S Mohammad, R More, and G Goode Heart 2007; 93: e1. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.087205 [Extract] [Full text] [web only media] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Images in Cardiology: Echocardiographic clues to diagnosis of dystrophin related dilated cardiomyopathy C Rapezzi, O Leone, E Biagini, and F Coccolo Heart 2007; 93: 10. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.087643 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Amiodarone-induced skin pigmentation: Q-switched laser therapy, an effective treatment option A Wiper, D H Roberts, and M Schmitt Heart 2007; 93: 15. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.091462 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Percutaneous aspiration of a pericardial cyst: an acceptable treatment for a rare disorder R Sharma, S Harden, C Peebles, and K D Dawkins Heart 2007; 93: 22. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.083097 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Calcified left ventricular aneurysm with delayed thrombus formation P Robles, A Sonlleva, and J J Jimenez Heart 2007; 93: 24. doi:10.1136/hrt.2005.085522 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Left atrial tachycardia and inferior vena cava thrombotic occlusion complicating atrial fibrillation ablation successfully treated from the right subclavian vein K Rajappan, S C Sporton, and R J Schilling Heart 2007; 93: 28. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.087395 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Brain abscess associated with an unusual cause of right to left shunt A Hirth, P Disney, and S Thorne Heart 2007; 93: 34. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.093773 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Successful stenting of stenotic lesion and spontaneous dissection of left internal mammary artery graft V Suresh and S Evans Heart 2007; 93: 44. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.087551 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Extrinsic compression of an anomalous right coronary artery causing cardiac arrest B R Jennings, W J van Gaal, and A P Banning Heart 2007; 93: 52. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.087411 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Non-invasive diagnosis of an intramyocardial dissecting haematoma of the left ventricular free wall by cardiac magnetic resonance O M Muehling, A Huber, M Schmoeckel, and J Behr Heart 2007; 93: 71. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088237 [Extract] [Full text] [web only figure] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Right ventricular pacing-induced hypotension J Lehtonen and S Pakarinen Heart 2007; 93: 81. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.094656 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window demonstrated on 64-slice multidetector computed tomography angiography M N L Wong, L G Chan, and K H Sim Heart 2007; 93: 95. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088898 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Massive intrapericardial fibroma presenting with palpitations C Efthymiou, Y Abu-Omar, and C Ratnatunga Heart 2007; 93: 106. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.087965 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Non-coronary sinus of Valsalva aneurysm rupture A O Maree, R R Liberthson, and M A Fifer Heart 2007; 93: 112. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.088252 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Web Top 10 Heart 2007; 93: 116. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Atrial myxoma H H Ho, W K Seto, E Wang, and W H Chow Heart 2007; 93: 118. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.093781 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]