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Editorials

	Stenting of systemic venous pathways after atrial repair for complete transposition E ROSENTHAL and S A QURESHI Heart 1998; 79: 211-212. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.211 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The Fontan procedure: lessons from the past KATE BULL Heart 1998; 79: 213-214. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.213 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	How to treat small coronary vessels with angioplasty BERNHARD MEIER Heart 1998; 79: 215-216. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.215 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dual chamber single lead pacing S OSSWALD and B NAEGELI Heart 1998; 79: 217-218. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.217 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Papers

	Residual and recurrent shunts after implantation of Cook detachable duct occlusion coils O Uzun, D Dickinson, J Parsons, and J L Gibbs Heart 1998; 79: 220-222. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.220 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increasing workload and changing referral patterns in paediatric cardiology outreach clinics: implications for consultant staffing M H Wagstaff, M L Rigby, and A N Redington Heart 1998; 79: 223-224. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.223 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Balloon expandable stents for systemic venous pathway stenosis late after Mustard's operation F A Bu'Lock, A J P Tometzki, D J Kitchiner, R Arnold, I Peart, and K P Walsh Heart 1998; 79: 225-229. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.225 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Self expandable stents for relief of venous baffle obstruction after the Mustard operation S C Brown, B Eyskens, L Mertens, L Stockx, M Dumoulin, and M Gewillig Heart 1998; 79: 230-233. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.230 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Procedural and follow up results with a new balloon expandable stent in unselected lesions C di Mario, B Reimers, Y Almagor, I Moussa, L Di Francesco, M Ferraro, M B Leon, K Richter, and A Colombo Heart 1998; 79: 234-241. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.234 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relation between left ventricular function and oxidative stress in patients undergoing bypass surgery E De Vecchi, M G Pala, G Di Credico, V Agape, G Paolini, P A Bonini, A Grossi, and R Paroni Heart 1998; 79: 242-247. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.242 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is metabolic syndrome a discrete entity in the general population? Evidence from the Caerphilly and Speedwell population studies J W G Yarnell, C C Patterson, D Bainton, and P M Sweetnam Heart 1998; 79: 248-252. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.248 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Subpectoral implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator under local anaesthesia K J Lipscomb, N J Linker, and A P Fitzpatrick Heart 1998; 79: 253-255. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.253 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prediction of the effectiveness of long term  blocker treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy by signal averaged electrocardiography T Yamada, M Fukunami, T Shimonagata, K Kumagai, J Kim, S Sanada, H Ogita, M Hori, and N Hoki Heart 1998; 79: 256-261. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.256 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A normal electrocardiogram precludes the need for left ventriculography in the assessment of coronary artery disease M A Khan, S Sinha, S Hayton, S Fynn, R A Henderson, and D H Bennett Heart 1998; 79: 262-267. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.262 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Segmental wall motion abnormalities alter vulnerability to ventricular ectopic beats associated with acute increases in aortic pressure in patients with underlying coronary artery disease K Siogas, S Pappas, G Graekas, J Goudevenos, G Liapi, and D A Sideris Heart 1998; 79: 268-273. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.268 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Assessment of myocardial perfusion and contractile function by inotropic stress Tc-99m sestamibi SPECT imaging and echocardiography for optimal detection of multivessel coronary artery disease R S Khattar, R Senior, and A Lahiri Heart 1998; 79: 274-280. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.274 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Predictive value of dobutamine echocardiography and positron emission tomography in identifying hibernating myocardium in patients with postischaemic heart failure D Pagano, R S Bonser, J N Townend, F Ordoubadi, R Lorenzoni, and P G Camici Heart 1998; 79: 281-288. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.281 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Physiological cardiac reserve: development of a non-invasive method and first estimates in man G A Cooke, P Marshall, J K Al-Timman, D J Wright, R Riley, R Hainsworth, and L B Tan Heart 1998; 79: 289-294. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.289 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Left ventricular long axis disturbances as predictors for thallium perfusion defects in patients with known peripheral vascular disease M Y Henein, C Anagnostopoulos, S K Das, C O'Sullivan, S R Underwood, and D G Gibson Heart 1998; 79: 295-300. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.295 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Commentaries

	Are patients with poor left ventricular function more prone to oxidative stress during cardiac surgery? D P JENKINS Heart 1998; 79: 219. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.219 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case studies

	Fibroelastoma: case report and review of the literature A Al-Mohammad, H Pambakian, and C Young Heart 1998; 79: 301-304. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.301 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Bifid T waves induced by isoprenaline in a patient with Brugada syndrome T Washizuka, M Chinushi, S Niwano, and Y Aizawa Heart 1998; 79: 305-307. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.305 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Recanalisation after coil embolisation of persistent ductus arteriosus Toshihiro Ino, Kei Nishimoto, Mataichi Okubo, and Keijiro Yabuta Heart 1998; 79: 308-310. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.308 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short cases in cardiology

	Late onset pulmonary valvar stenosis after arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries G Santoro, D Di Carlo, R Formigari, and L Ballerini Heart 1998; 79: 311-312. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.311 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Apoptosis in cardiovascular disease M R BENNETT and J J BOYLE Heart 1998; 79: 313. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.313 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Familial and primary cardiac amyloidosis: echocardiographically similar diseases with distinctly different clinical outcomes M HONGO and M SEKIGUCHI Heart 1998; 79: 313. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.313a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Helicobacter pylori and coronary artery disease T O CHENG Heart 1998; 79: 313-314. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.313b [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Fool proof fax facilities: a valuable tool in thrombolysis decision making T E H HOOGHOUDT, J P H DRENTH, and E J P LAMFERS Heart 1998; 79: 314. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.314 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Miscellanea

	Stamps in Cardiology: Atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction M K DAVIES and A HOLLMAN Heart 1998; 79: 218. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.218 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Onion skin aneurysm of the aortic arch        T CHATTERJEE, M F MÜLLER, and B MEIER Heart 1998; 79: 288. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.288 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma with cerebral and coronary embolic events K MAYER, U NIEDERHAEUSER, and R JENNI Heart 1998; 79: 307. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.307 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Images in Cardiology: Pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta presenting with angina: a late complication of aortic valve replacement D L HAMILTON, R K FIRMIN, and M W MILLAR-CRAIG Heart 1998; 79: 310. doi:10.1136/hrt.79.3.310 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

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