G Hanania, J-P Cambou, P Guéret, L Vaur, D Blanchard, J-M Lablanche, Y Boutalbi, R Humbert, P Clerson, N Genès, N Danchin, for the USIC 2000 Investigators

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1404–1410. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.025460

PMCID:: PMC1768566

Abstract Article PDF–134K

Reverse remodelling of systolic left ventricular contraction pattern by long term cardiac resynchronisation therapy: colour Doppler shows resynchronisation

P Schuster, S Faerestrand, O J Ohm

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1411–1416. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.030197

PMCID:: PMC1768584

Abstract Article PDF–185K

Diagnostic and prognostic value of ST segment depression limited to the recovery phase of exercise stress test

G A Lanza, M Mustilli, A Sestito, F Infusino, G A Sgueglia, F Crea

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1417–1421. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.031260

PMCID:: PMC1768611

Abstract Article PDF–110K

Is echocardiography a valid tool to screen for left ventricular systolic dysfunction in chronic survivors of acute myocardial infarction? A comparison with radionuclide ventriculography

G I W Galasko, S Basu, A Lahiri, R Senior

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1422–1426. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.027425

PMCID:: PMC1768568

Abstract Article PDF–110K

Impact of nicorandil in angina: subgroup analyses

IONA Study Group

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1427–1430. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.026310

PMCID:: PMC1768587

Abstract Article PDF–259K

Established and emerging coronary risk factors in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia

H A W Neil, V Seagroatt, D J Betteridge, M P Cooper, P N Durrington, J P Miller, M Seed, R P Naoumova, G R Thompson, R Huxley, S E Humphries

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1431–1437. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.022764

PMCID:: PMC1768595

Abstract Article PDF–123K

Up regulation of C3, C4, and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 co-expresses with high sensitivity C reactive protein in familial hypoalphalipoproteinaemia: further evidence of inflammatory activation

T Sampietro, F Bigazzi, B Dal Pino, G Rossi, E Chella, S Lusso, M Puntoni, M Tuoni, A Bionda

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1438–1442. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.017327

PMCID:: PMC1768572

Abstract Article PDF–171K

The safety and effectiveness of a nurse led cardioversion service under sedation

L Boodhoo, G Bordoli, A R Mitchell, G Lloyd, N Sulke, N Patel

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1443–1446. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.034900

PMCID:: PMC1768581

Abstract Article PDF–56K

Simplified cardioversion service with intravenous midazolam

P J B Hubner, S Gupta, I McClellan

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1447–1449. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.033050

PMCID:: PMC1768599

Abstract Article PDF–51K

Interventional Cardiology and Surgery

Relation between coronary pressure derived collateral flow, myocardial perfusion grade, and outcome in left ventricular function after rescue percutaneous coronary intervention

K P Balachandran, C Berry, J Norrie, B D Vallance, M Malekianpour, T J Gilbert, A C H Pell, K G Oldroyd

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1450–1454. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.023606

PMCID:: PMC1768601

Abstract Article PDF–94K

Findings of intravascular ultrasound during acute stent thrombosis

F Alfonso, A Suárez, D J Angiolillo, M Sabaté, J Escaned, R Moreno, R Hernández, C Bañuelos, C Macaya

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1455–1459. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.026047

PMCID:: PMC1768569

Abstract Article PDF–162K

Coronary revascularisation outcome questionnaire (CROQ): development and validation of a new, patient based measure of outcome in coronary bypass surgery and angioplasty

S Schroter, D L Lamping

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1460–1466. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.021899

PMCID:: PMC1768578

Abstract Article PDF–101K

Congenital Heart Disease

Transcatheter closure of persistent ductus arteriosus with the Amplatzer duct occluder in very young symptomatic children

G Butera, G De Rosa, M Chessa, L Piazza, A Delogu, A Frigiola, M Carminati

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1467–1470. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.025122

PMCID:: PMC1768608

Abstract Article PDF–117K

Basic Research

Non-invasive evaluation of atherosclerosis with contrast enhanced 16 slice spiral computed tomography: results of ex vivo investigations

S Schroeder, A Kuettner, T Wojak, J Janzen, M Heuschmid, T Athanasiou, T Beck, C Burgstahler, C Herdeg, C D Claussen, A F Kopp

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1471–1475. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.037861

PMCID:: PMC1768560

Abstract Article PDF–150K

Scientific Letters

Thrombolysis in patients with a brain tumour

R Rubinshtein, R Jaffe, M Y Flugelman, B Karkabi, B S Lewis

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1476. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.031013

PMCID:: PMC1768582

Article PDF–31K

Electron beam computed tomography for the detection of left atrial thrombi in patients with atrial fibrillation

S Achenbach, D Sacher, D Ropers, K Pohle, U Nixdorff, U Hoffmann, G Muschiol, F A Flachskampf, W G Daniel

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1477–1478. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.027805

PMCID:: PMC1768585

Article PDF–101K

A novel method of assessing Starr-Edwards aortic valve stenosis

R J Edwards, M Al-Bustami, C D J Ilsley

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1479–1480. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.020784

PMCID:: PMC1768593

Article PDF–94K

Impact of glycaemic and lipid control on outcome after percutaneous coronary interventions in diabetic patients

C Briguori, G Condorelli, F Airoldi, G W Mikhail, B Ricciardelli, A Colombo

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1481–1482. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.030437

PMCID:: PMC1768592

Article PDF–90K

Augmented metabolic control improves myocardial diastolic function and perfusion in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes

H von Bibra, A Hansen, V Dounis, T Bystedt, K Malmberg, L Rydén

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1483–1484. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.020842

PMCID:: PMC1768602

Article PDF–80K

Green tea reverses endothelial dysfunction in healthy smokers

N Nagaya, H Yamamoto, M Uematsu, T Itoh, K Nakagawa, T Miyazawa, K Kangawa, K Miyatake

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1485–1486. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.026740

PMCID:: PMC1768610

Article PDF–67K

Mutations in the long QT gene, KCNQ1, are an uncommon cause of atrial fibrillation

P T Ellinor, R K Moore, K K Patton, J N Ruskin, M R Pollak, C A MacRae

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1487–1488. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.027227

PMCID:: PMC1768565

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What is the incidence of myocardial necrosis in elective patients discharged on the same day following percutaneous coronary intervention?

I Porto, D J Blackman, D Nicolson, G Niccoli, F Z Kahn, O Ormerod, C Forfar, K Channon, A P Banning

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1489–1490. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.027672

PMCID:: PMC1768574

Article PDF–44K

Vascular brachytherapy versus sirolimus eluting stents for the treatment of in-stent restenosis: a prospective registry

J J Goy, P Urban, C Seydoux, P Couke, E De Benedetti, J C Stauffer

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1491–1492. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.034413

PMCID:: PMC1768573

Article PDF–82K

Education in Heart

Theory and practice of defibrillation: (1) Atrial fibrillation and DC conversion

A A J Adgey, S J Walsh

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1493–1498. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.019919

PMCID:: PMC1768579

Article PDF–96K

Management of hypertension before, during, and after pregnancy

P Rachael James, Catherine Nelson-Piercy

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1499–1504. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.035444

PMCID:: PMC1768605

Article PDF–139K

Closing down: transcatheter closure of intracardiac defects and vessel embolisations

Jean-François Piéchaud

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1505–1510. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.016071

PMCID:: PMC1768603

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JournalScan

Iqbal Malik

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1511–1512.

PMCID:: PMC1768563

Article PDF–51K

Electronic Pages

Altered dystrophin expression in the right atrium of a patient after Fontan procedure with atrial flutter

C J McMahon, M Vatta, C D Fraser, Jr, J A Towbin, A C Chang

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): e65. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.044370

PMCID:: PMC1768586

Abstract Article PDF–68K

Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a commonly misdiagnosed mass often leading to unnecessary cardiac surgery

I Nadra, D Dawson, S A Schmitz, P P Punjabi, P Nihoyannopoulos

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): e66. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.045930

PMCID:: PMC1768591

Abstract Article PDF–120K

Apical ballooning in relatives

L Pison, P De Vusser, W Mullens

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): e67. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.046813

PMCID:: PMC1768596

Abstract Article PDF–29K

BSCR Autumn Meeting 2004

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): e68.

PMCID:: PMC1768600

Article PDF–171K

Miscellanea

WEB TOP 10

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1373.

PMCID:: PMC1768589

Article PDF–56K

Coconut atrium following thoracic radiotherapy

N P Jenkins, N H Brooks, M Greaves

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1376. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.032698

PMCID:: PMC1768604

Article PDF–99K

Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve chordae

J P Remadi, A Degandt, Z Rakotoarivello

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1397. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.032870

PMCID:: PMC1768564

Article PDF–115K

An isolated single coronary artery supplying the entire myocardium in a patient with congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels

H Guven, J Billadello, M Beardslee

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1410. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.035881

PMCID:: PMC1768580

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Current smoking and the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction in the WHO MONICA Project populations

M S Mähönen, P McElduff, A J Dobson, K A Kuulasmaa, A E Evans, for the WHO MONICA Project

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1416.

PMCID:: PMC1768606

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“Myxomatous” mitral stenosis

S Atar, L Bloch, T Rosenfeld

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1421. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.034462

PMCID:: PMC1768562

Article PDF–110K

Giant left main coronary artery aneurysm with mitral regurgitation

M M Elahi, R V Dhannapuneni, R Keal

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1430. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.036293

PMCID:: PMC1768590

Article PDF–259K

Giant and fusiform aneurysms of coronary arteries following early and adequate treatment of suspected Kawasaki disease

E C Oechslin, U Arbenz, K Mayer

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1437. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.032896

PMCID:: PMC1768567

Article PDF–123K

Severe aortic insufficiency in a patient with sinus of Valsalva aneurysm invading the interventricular septum

G V Moukarbel, A B Abchee

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1470. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.036004

PMCID:: PMC1768612

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Multislice cardiac computed tomography of symmetry bypass connector

J M Schussler, B L Hamman

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1480. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.034355

PMCID:: PMC1768588

Article PDF–94K

Late thrombotic occlusion of paclitaxel eluting stent more than one year after stent implantation

C H Lee, H C Tan, H Y Ong, S G Teo, Y T Lim

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1482. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.033589

PMCID:: PMC1768598

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Heart Online case reports: www.heartjnl.com

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1488.

PMCID:: PMC1768571

Article PDF–48K

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending coronary artery

H Teragawa, K Okada, T Sueda

Heart. 2004 Dec; 90(12): 1492. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.035949

PMCID:: PMC1768576

Article PDF–82K

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