Featured editorial

	Radiation risk from coronary artery disease imaging: how do different diagnostic tests compare? Andrew J Einstein Heart 2008; 94: 1519-1521. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135731 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Editorials

	How dangerous is echocardiographic contrast? Thomas H Marwick Heart 2008; 94: 1522-1523. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 23 September 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.148346
	Monitoring trends in acute coronary syndromes: can we use hospital admission registries? Mauricio Avendano and Isabelle Soerjomataram Heart 2008; 94: 1524-1525. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 12 August 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.148338
	Assessment and management of low-gradient, low ejection fraction aortic stenosis Christophe Tribouilloy and Franck Lévy Heart 2008; 94: 1526-1527. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 31 July 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.142745
	Is it cardiac? Assessment of syncope with a scoring system Roman Romero-Ortuno and Rose Anne Kenny Heart 2008; 94: 1528-1529. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 15 August 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.148361
	Should radial artery access be the "gold standard" for PCI? Martial Hamon and James Nolan Heart 2008; 94: 1530-1532. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 31 July 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.148379

Global burden of cardiovascular disease

	Incidence of acute rheumatic fever in the world: a systematic review of population-based studies K B Tibazarwa, J A Volmink, and B M Mayosi Heart 2008; 94: 1534-1540. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 31 July 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.141309

JournalScan

	JournalScan Alistair Lindsay Heart 2008; 94: 1675-1676. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Viewpoint

	What is the role of the aorta in directing coronary blood flow? Justin E Davies, Kim H Parker, Darrel P Francis, Alun D Hughes, and Jamil Mayet Heart 2008; 94: 1545-1547. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 16 July 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.144808

Original articles

	Early glycoprotein IIb–IIIa inhibitors in primary angioplasty (EGYPT) cooperation: an individual patient data meta-analysis G De Luca, C M Gibson, F Bellandi, S Murphy, M Maioli, M Noc, U Zeymer, D Dudek, H-R Arntz, S Zorman, H M Gabriel, A Emre, D Cutlip, G Biondi-Zoccai, T Rakowski, M Gyongyosi, P Marino, K Huber, and A W J van’t Hof Heart 2008; 94: 1548-1558. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 12 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.141648
	Predictors of slow flow during primary percutaneous coronary intervention: an intravascular ultrasound-virtual histology study J H Bae, T-G Kwon, D-W Hyun, C S Rihal, and A Lerman Heart 2008; 94: 1559-1564. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 April 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135822
	Women younger than 65 years with diabetes mellitus are a high-risk group after myocardial infarction: a report from the Swedish Register of Information and Knowledge about Swedish Heart Intensive Care Admission (RIKS-HIA) A Norhammar, U Stenestrand, J Lindbäck, L Wallentin on behalf of the Register of Information and Knowledge about Swedish Heart Intensive Care Admission (RIKS-HIA) Heart 2008; 94: 1565-1570. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135038
	Safety of myocardial flash-contrast echocardiography in combination with dobutamine stress testing for the detection of ischaemia in 5250 studies C Aggeli, G Giannopoulos, G Roussakis, E Christoforatou, G Marinos, C Toli, C Pitsavos, and C Stefanadis Heart 2008; 94: 1571-1577. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 12 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135145
	Predictors of reduction in mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronisation treatment T Z Naqvi, A M Rafique, C Swerdlow, S Verma, R J Siegel, K Tolstrup, W Kerwin, J Goodman, D Gallik, E Gang, and C T Peter Heart 2008; 94: 1580-1588. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 8 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.118356
	Explaining trends in coronary heart disease hospitalisations in New Zealand: trend for admissions and incidence can be in opposite directions W C Chan, C Wright, M Tobias, S Mann, and R Jackson Heart 2008; 94: 1589-1593. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 2 June 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.142588
	Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in different primary healthcare systems with and without pay-for-performance M E Cupples, M C Byrne, S M Smith, C S Leathem, and A W Murphy Heart 2008; 94: 1594-1600. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 13 August 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.145912
	Cost-effectiveness of a disease management programme for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and heart failure in primary care D A Turner, S Paul, M A Stone, A Juarez-Garcia, I Squire, and K Khunti Heart 2008; 94: 1601-1606. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.125708
	Warfarin for the prevention of systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis L V Andersen, P Vestergaard, P Deichgraeber, J S Lindholt, L S Mortensen, and L Frost Heart 2008; 94: 1607-1613. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 20 January 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135657
	The Northern Ireland Public Access Defibrillation (NIPAD) study: effectiveness in urban and rural populations M J Moore, A J Hamilton, K J Cairns, A Marshall, B M Glover, C J McCann, J Jordan, F Kee, and A A J Adgey Heart 2008; 94: 1614-1619. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 29 January 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.130534
	Clinical predictors of cardiac syncope at initial evaluation in patients referred urgently to a general hospital: the EGSYS score A Del Rosso, A Ungar, R Maggi, F Giada, N R Petix, T De Santo, C Menozzi, and M Brignole Heart 2008; 94: 1620-1626. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 2 June 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.143123
	Myocardial blood flow in patients with low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis: differences between true and pseudo-severe aortic stenosis. Results from the multicentre TOPAS (Truly or Pseudo-Severe Aortic Stenosis) study I G Burwash, M Lortie, P Pibarot, R A de Kemp, S Graf, G Mundigler, A Khorsand, C Blais, H Baumgartner, J G Dumesnil, Z Hachicha, J DaSilva, and R S B Beanlands Heart 2008; 94: 1627-1633. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 April 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.135475
	The bicuspid aortic valve: an integrated phenotypic classification of leaflet morphology and aortic root shape B M Schaefer, M B Lewin, K K Stout, E Gill, A Prueitt, P H Byers, and C M Otto Heart 2008; 94: 1634-1638. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 28 February 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.132092
	Moderate patient-prosthesis mismatch after valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis has no impact on short-term and long-term mortality J Mascherbauer, R Rosenhek, C Fuchs, E Pernicka, U Klaar, C Scholten, M Heger, G Wollenek, G Maurer, and H Baumgartner Heart 2008; 94: 1639-1645. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 May 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.142596

Rapid communication

	Does IQ predict total and cardiovascular disease mortality as strongly as other risk factors? Comparison of effect estimates using the Vietnam Experience Study G D Batty, M J Shipley, C R Gale, L H Mortensen, and I J Deary Heart 2008; 94: 1541-1544. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 18 September 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.149567

Technology and guidelines

	NICE guidelines for the use of drug-eluting stents: how do we establish worth? M A de Belder Heart 2008; 94: 1646-1648. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 26 August 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.144055

Commentaries

	Commentary on drug-eluting stents: to use or not to use—that is the question! Matthias E Pfisterer Heart 2008; 94: 1648-1650. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 9 September 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.143883
	Commentary on drug-eluting stents: NICE technology appraisal guidance J Richardson, A Stevens, D Barnett, and C Longson Heart 2008; 94: 1650-1652. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 3 September 2008. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.155721

Featured correspondence

	Percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in patients with pulmonary hypertension R M F Berger, K Pricker, E S Hoendermis, and B Bartelds Heart 2008; 94: 1653. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The authors’ reply: C Silversides, E Horlick, J Granton, and H Balint Heart 2008; 94: 1653-1654. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Digitalis: a dangerous drug in atrial fibrillation? L Testa, R Bhindi, and A P Banning Heart 2008; 94: 1654. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The authors’ reply: K Gjesdal, J Feyzi, and S B Olsson Heart 2008; 94: 1654-1655. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Education in Heart

	Statins: established indications and controversial subgroups J Wouter Jukema and Sandrin C Bergheanu Heart 2008; 94: 1656-1662. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.151506 [Extract] [Full text] [web only references] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning
	Repaired tetralogy of Fallot in the adult: monitoring and management Kier V Huehnergarth, Michelle Gurvitz, Karen K Stout, and Catherine M Otto Heart 2008; 94: 1663-1669. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.147249 [Extract] [Full text] [web only references] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning
	Aortic intramural haematoma Ann F Bolger Heart 2008; 94: 1670-1674. doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.132811 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions] BMJ Learning: Take this module on BMJ Learning

Miscellanea

	Images in Cardiology: Systolic dysfunction induced by right ventricular apical pacing: visualisation using real-time three-dimensional echocardiography H Burri, C Frangos, and R Lerch Heart 2008; 94: 1533. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.154807 [Extract] [Full text] [web only media] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Electrical aspects of Brugada: hyperkalaemia and intoxication with phenothiazines F Garnier, A Mathe, and R Bruyeres Heart 2008; 94: 1578. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.153346 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Fresh thrombus formation in left atrial appendage after temporary suspension of warfarin treatment in a patient with mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation S K S Lairikyengbam, C Knight, and A Deaner Heart 2008; 94: 1593. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.142182 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Web Top 10 Heart 2008; 94: 1619. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Correction Heart 2008; 94: 1655. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.099424corr1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Correction Heart 2008; 94: 1655. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]