https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/issue/feedSA Heart Journal2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Prof Ruchika Meelscholar@sun.ac.zaOpen Journal Systems<p style="text-align: justify;">The Journal is the official publication of the South African Heart Association, the organisation representing the professional interests of all cardiologists and cardio-thoracic surgeons in the country. SA Heart Journal is listed by the Department of Education (DoE) as an Approved journal since January 2009. It is also one of an elite group of publications recognised by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) as a National Cardiovascular Journal.</p>https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7745Welcome to the SA Heart® Congress 20252025-09-29T11:22:44+00:00Ahmed Vachiatahmedvachiat@gmail.com<p>We would like to welcome all our colleagues in the cardiology community to the 25th Annual SA Heart<sup>®</sup> Congress in Johannesburg. This year's theme is "unifying hearts and minds". With this shared vision, we wish to expand our knowledge of the link between heart and mind in the everevolving field of cardiology. The congress will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 17 to 19 October 2025.</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7691SA Heart Congress Abstracts 20252025-08-14T11:04:17+00:00Editorial Officetoc@sajaa.co.za<p>Abstracts</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7757In Memoriam — Professor Patrick Commerford (1947–2025)2025-10-06T08:39:11+00:00Mpiko Ntsekherobynmarais00@gmail.com<p>It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Professor Patrick Commerford, who passed on Thursday 25th September, 5 days before his 78th birthday.</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7748Meet the International Speakers2025-09-29T11:36:05+00:00Editorial Officerobynmarais00@gmail.com<p>Speakers' biographies</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7746Cardiac Imaging Quiz2025-09-29T11:27:19+00:00R Meelruchikameel@gmail.comB Cupidoruchikameel@gmail.com2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7744My reflections on the 2024– 2025 South African Heart® Journal year2025-09-29T11:17:34+00:00Prof Ruchika Meelruchikameel@gmail.com<p>The 2024–2025 editorial year in review for the SA Heart<sup>®</sup> Journal reflects a dynamic and impactful year in cardiovascular research and clinical practice. Following a brief pause during 2023–2024, the journal successfully returned to regular publication with 4 consecutive issues. Each edition was anchored around key themes: the congress issue (Cardiology Connections), valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and training and research. Educational features, such as the electrocardiography quiz and cardiac imaging quiz, remained integral, continuing to enhance clinical learning and engagement.</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7654Presidential welcome address – SA Heart® Congress 20252025-07-30T08:30:00+00:00Martin Mperobyn@jesser-point.co.za<p>It is both a great honour and a personal privilege to welcome you to the 25th Annual SA Heart<sup>®</sup> Congress, a landmark event in our history. This year, we proudly celebrate a quarter century of cardiovascular excellence; 25 years of advancing heart health, scientific innovation, and professional collaboration across South Africa and beyond.</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7755A rare blood moon over South Africa 2025-10-02T11:19:43+00:00Piyush Meelrobynmarais00@gmail.com<p>Photo: Courtesy of Dr Piyush Meel</p> <p>"A rare blood moon over South Africa during a total lunar eclipse, where Earth's atmosphere refracts red light onto the Moon. Such events occur roughly every 2.5 years at a given location."</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7749ECG Quiz 70 question2025-09-29T11:42:23+00:00RS Millarrob.scottmillar@gmail.comA Chinashley.chin@uct.ac.za2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7750ECG Quiz 70 answers2025-09-29T11:48:06+00:00RS Millarrob.scottmillar@gmail.comA Chinashley.chin@uct.ac.za2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journalhttps://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7747Speakers Presentation highlights2025-09-29T11:32:33+00:00Editorial Officerobynmarais00@gmail.com<p>Speakers presentation highlights</p>2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal