1. Editor's introduction

   • Roberto Ferrari

   EditorialNotes Pages: 5 - 6

2. The role of neuropeptides in cardiovascular regulation

   • Detlev Ganten
   • Martin Paul
   • Rudolf E. Lang

   Reviews Pages: 119 - 130

3. Biochemical profile of propionyl-L-carnitine

   • Willem C. Hülsmann

   OriginalPaper Pages: 7 - 9

4. Coronary effects of nicorandil in comparison with nitroglycerin in chronic conscious dogs

   • Kenji Hashimoto
   • Masahiko Kinoshita
   • Yasunori Ohbayashi

   Experimental Pharmacology Pages: 131 - 138

5. Propionyl-L-carnitine: Biochemical significance and possible role in cardiac metabolism

   • Noris Siliprandi
   • Fabio Di Lisa
   • Roberta Menabò

   OriginalPaper Pages: 11 - 15

6. Electrophysiologic effects of FPL 13210 on canine Purkinje fiber action potential duration and V_max comparison to disopyramide

   • T. K. Knilans
   • A. Varró
   • D. A. Lathrop

   Experimental Pharmacology Pages: 139 - 146

7. Effect of propionyl-L-carnitine on mechanical function of isolated rabbit heart

   • R. Ferrari
   • E. Pasini
   • O. Visiou

   OriginalPaper Pages: 17 - 23

8. Comparative effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition (perindopril) or diuretic therapy on cardiac hypertrophy and sympathetic activity following myocardial infarction in rats

   • Laurence G. Howes
   • G. Peter Hodsman
   • Colin I. Johnston

   ACE Inhibitors Pages: 147 - 152

9. Effects of some L-carnitine derivatives on heart membrane ATPases

   • Naranjan S. Dhalla
   • František Kolár
   • Roberto Ferrari

   OriginalPaper Pages: 25 - 30

10. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for the evaluation of once-daily ACE inhibition: A comparison study of captopril and enalapril combined with hydrochlorothiazide

    • Audrey von Pölnitz
    • Hans-Martin Lorenz
    • Berthold Höfling

    Letters to the Editor Pages: 153 - 154

11. Effect of propionyl-L-carnitine on L-type calcium channels in human heart sarcolemma

    • M. Bevilacqua
    • T. Vago
    • G. Norbiato

    OriginalPaper Pages: 31 - 35

12. Acute hemodynamic effects of molsidomine in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy

    • D. G. Caralis
    • Z. Kyriakides
    • C. Ioakimides

    Letters to the Editor Pages: 155 - 156

13. Effects of propionate on mechanical and metabolic performance in aerobic rat hearts

    • Hakki Bolukoglu
    • Stephen H. Nellis
    • A. James Liedtke

    OriginalPaper Pages: 37 - 43

14. Nonpharmacologic measures for lowering blood pressure

    • R. B. Singh

    Letters to the Editor Pages: 157 - 157

15. Short-term hemodynamic effects of intravenous propionyl-L-carnitine in anesthetized dogs

    • Antonio Cevese
    • Federico Schena
    • Giuliana Cerutti

    OriginalPaper Pages: 45 - 56

16. Reply

    • Kikuo Arakawa

    Letters to the Editor Pages: 158 - 158

17. The effect of propionyl-L-carnitine on the ischemic and reperfused intact myocardium and on their derived mitochondria

    • R. Ferrari
    • C Ceconi
    • O. Visioli

    OriginalPaper Pages: 57 - 65

18. Potential impact on antoxidants administered unknowingly to experimental animals in laboratory diets

    • Howard J. Smith

    Letters to the Editor Pages: 159 - 159

19. Delineation of the influence of propionylcarnitine on the accumulation of long-chain acylcarnitines and electrophysiologic derangements evoked by hypoxia in canine myocardium

    • Kathryn A. Yamada
    • David J. Dobmeyer
    • Peter B. Corr

    OriginalPaper Pages: 67 - 76

20. In appreciation

    Special Acknowledgements Pages: 161 - 162

21. Protective effects of propionyl-L-carnitine during ischemia and reperfusion

    • A. Shug
    • D. Paulson
    • V. Regitz

    OriginalPaper Pages: 77 - 83

22. Book Reviews

    • Lionel H. Opie

    BookReview Pages: 163 - 164

23. Effect of propionyl-L-carnitine on experimental myocardial infarction in dogs

    • James Edward Leasure
    • Karl Kordenat

    OriginalPaper Pages: 85 - 95

24. Torsades de pointes, a quarter of a century later: A tribute to Dr. F. Dessertenne

    • Alexandre Fabiato
    • Philippe Coumel

    Forum on Torsades de Pointes Part Two Pages: 167 - 169

25. Effect of propionyl-L-carnitine on human endothelial cells

    • Victor W. M. van Hinsbergh
    • Mariëlle A. Scheffer

    OriginalPaper Pages: 97 - 105

26. A new chapter of electrocardiography: The progressive variations in the amplitude of the electrocardiogram

    • F. Dessertenne
    • A. Fabiato
    • P. Coumel

    Forum on Torsades de Pointes Part Two Pages: 171 - 190

27. Hemodynamic study of intravenous propionyl-L-carnitine in patients with ischemic heart disease and normal left ventricular function

    • Adele Chiddo
    • Antonio Gaglione
    • Paolo Rizzon

    OriginalPaper Pages: 107 - 111

28. Torsades de pointes: Arrhythmia, syndrome, or chimera? A perspective in the light of the Lambeth Conventions

    • Michael J. Curtis

    Forum on Torsades de Pointes Part Two Pages: 191 - 200

29. Torsades de pointes: Arrhythmia, syndrome, or chimera?

    • R. N. Scott Millar

    Forum on Torsades de Pointes Part Two Pages: 201 - 202

30. Electrophysiologic mechanisms involved in the development of torsades de pointes

    • Silvia G. Priori
    • Carlo Napolitano
    • Peter J. Schwartz

    Forum on Torsades de Pointes Part Two Pages: 203 - 212

31. Scientific Programme of the 4th International Symposium on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Geneva, Switzerland, April 22–25, 1991 Monday, April 22, 1991

    Report Pages: 213 - 214

32. Announcements

    Announcement Pages: N1 - N1