https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/issue/feed 2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Prof Ruchika Meel scholar@sun.ac.za Open 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.&nbsp; SA Heart Journal is listed by the Department of Education (DoE) as an Approved journal since January 2009.&nbsp; 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/7745 2025-09-29T11:22:44+00:00 Ahmed Vachiat ahmedvachiat@gmail.com

<p>We would like to welcome all our colleagues in the cardiology community to the 25th Annual SA Heart^® 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>

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<p>Abstracts</p>

2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7757 2025-10-06T08:39:11+00:00 Mpiko Ntsekhe robynmarais00@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>

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<p>Speakers' biographies</p>

2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7746 2025-09-29T11:27:19+00:00 R Meel ruchikameel@gmail.com B Cupido ruchikameel@gmail.com 2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7744 2025-09-29T11:17:34+00:00 Prof Ruchika Meel ruchikameel@gmail.com

<p>The 2024–2025 editorial year in review for the SA Heart^® 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+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7654 2025-07-30T08:30:00+00:00 Martin Mpe robyn@jesser-point.co.za

<p>It is both a great honour and a personal privilege to welcome you to the 25th Annual SA Heart^® 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+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7755 2025-10-02T11:19:43+00:00 Piyush Meel robynmarais00@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+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7749 2025-09-29T11:42:23+00:00 RS Millar rob.scottmillar@gmail.com A Chin ashley.chin@uct.ac.za 2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7750 2025-09-29T11:48:06+00:00 RS Millar rob.scottmillar@gmail.com A Chin ashley.chin@uct.ac.za 2025-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 SA Heart Journal https://www.journals.ac.za/SAHJ/article/view/7747 2025-09-29T11:32:33+00:00 Editorial Office robynmarais00@gmail.com

<p>Speakers presentation highlights</p>

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