Editorial

Depression with CHD triples risk of death - p5

Research reviews

Heart rate reduction with ivabradine improves outcomes in heart failure - p7

Transcatheter valve implantation improves survival in aortic stenosis - p8

Antidepressants should be tapered down gradually before stopping - p8-10

Passive smoking increases risk of mental illness - p10-12

Point of care chlamydia tests are not reliable - p12

Risk of missing cancers in haematuria increases with patient's age - p14-16

Symposium

Opportunistic case finding pivotal in diagnosing COPD - p19-24

Tackling upper respiratory tract infections - p25-28

Special Report

Improving the management of chronic heart failure - p29-32

Photoguide

Fingers and toes - p35-37

Other sections

100 years ago: Treatment of heart failure - p38

CPD

The Practitioner - CPD November 2010 - p39-40

Haslam

If you’re feeling under pressure, slow down - p42