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Editorial articles

Br J Cardiol 2012;19:53–4

The exercise debate

Following publication of recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for the management of chronic heart failure (CHF), which includes heart failure

Br J Cardiol 2012;19:7–9

Endocarditis: the complementary roles of CT and echocardiography

In-hospital mortality from infective endocarditis remains high, ranging from 9.6 to 26%, and relates to many factors including associated co-morbidities (including previous valve replacement), the

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:201-2

Alcohol septal ablation for the relief of symptoms in obstructive HCM: a ‘coming of age’

The diagnosis and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has undergone fundamental change since the condition was first described more than 50 years ago by Donald Teare,¹

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:149–51

Academic clinical trials – exaggerated reports of their death

Modern medical practice calls for an evidence-based approach. The best medicine is, therefore, built on a foundation of the best evidence. The best evidence, in

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:102–3

Cracking down on the problem

The prevalence of cocaine use in the UK has been steadily increasing over recent years, with 6.6% of 16–24 year olds admitting to regular use.¹

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:56−8

“He who knows syphilis knows medicine” – the return of an old friend

He who knows syphilis knows medicine” said Father of Modern Medicine, Sir William Osler, at the turn of the 20th Century. So common was syphilis

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:54−5

Familial hypercholesterolaemia – a developing English scandal

As Chairman of HEART UK’s Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) Guideline Implementation Team, I am well aware that little has been done in England to implement the

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:53

NHS Health Checks

The National Health Service (NHS) Health Check is a national screening programme to detect individuals in the 40–74-year-old age range who are at risk of

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:5-6

Impact of the ageing population on cardiac surgery in the UK

In their article, Ngaage and colleagues (see pages 28–32) discuss the influence of an ageing population on care and clinical resource utilisation in cardiac surgery

Br J Cardiol 2011;18:7-8

The exercise ECG – here today, gone tomorrow?

In March 2010 the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published guidance on the management of patients with chest pain of recent onset.1

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