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One year later
The Almerican Journal VOLUME
II
DECEMBER
of Cardiology 1958
NUMBER
6
Edi tori al One Year Later ITH THIS ISSUE the Journal completes its It has been an first year of publication. eventful and stimulating year. The Editorial Board and I believe that the Journal has filled a need in clinical cardiology and has successfully carried out the aims expressed prior to its publication by the Publications Committee of the American Colltege of Cardiology. As in all publishing media it is difficult to satisfy completely the needs and desires of all readers because of their different backgrounds, training, experience, and interests (for example, clinical vs. laboratory). Our announced aim was to dedicate thi,s Journal to clinicians and to orient it toward clinical cardiology. We have maintained its scientific level as high as possible without allowing it to become too technical for the internist and cardiologist. The numerous enthusiastic comments received from our readers and contributors have led us to believe that we are accomplishing this purpose. Typical were such comments as “‘This Journal definitely fills the gap and is needed by the practicing cardiologist. Please keep it on a clinical and not a purely research level.” The rapidly growing list of subscribers and contributors to the Journal attests to its established success as a new medium for teaching. Surely the list of authors in Volumes I and II has been most impressive. It has been particularly gratifying to note the number of excellent contributilsns from the members of the College, including selected papers presented at the Annual and Interim Scientific Meetings. In this way the Journal has served to carry out one of the primary aims of the College, postgraduate education in the field of cardiology.
Our efforts to advance and disseminate clinical knowledge in a field which is rapidly becoming more and more complex will continue. We will maintain our policy of concentrating on clinical studies and reviews and frequent symposia and seminars, such as the one in this issue on atria1 septal defects, in order to bring up to date the developments and problems in selected topics of current interest and importance. Other symposia planned for the coming year will be on phonocardiography, cardiac arrhythmias, diuretic therapy, peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cardiovascular emergencies, ventricular septal defects, and aortic stenosis. I wish to thank and express my appreciation to all those who have devoted their time and efforts and contributed to the rapid growth of the Journal. The Assistant Editor and the publishers and their editorial staff deserve no little credit for their devoted help and cooperation. Their efforts and zeal have helped to make this a “quality journal” in appearance, style, and readability. All constructive criticism directed to me concerning the contents of the Journal will find an “open mind.” I am exceedingly grateful to all who have taken time to write and send me their comments and suggestions. The warmth, sincerity, and friendliness of these personal notes have given me great encouragement to continue the many tasks required of an Editor. To all these old and new friends and associates, to all our readers and to all members of the College, I extend Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a Happy New Year.
W
DECEMBER,19%
SIMON DACK
Editor-in-Chief 663
II
DECEMBER
of Cardiology 1958
NUMBER
6
Edi tori al One Year Later ITH THIS ISSUE the Journal completes its It has been an first year of publication. eventful and stimulating year. The Editorial Board and I believe that the Journal has filled a need in clinical cardiology and has successfully carried out the aims expressed prior to its publication by the Publications Committee of the American Colltege of Cardiology. As in all publishing media it is difficult to satisfy completely the needs and desires of all readers because of their different backgrounds, training, experience, and interests (for example, clinical vs. laboratory). Our announced aim was to dedicate thi,s Journal to clinicians and to orient it toward clinical cardiology. We have maintained its scientific level as high as possible without allowing it to become too technical for the internist and cardiologist. The numerous enthusiastic comments received from our readers and contributors have led us to believe that we are accomplishing this purpose. Typical were such comments as “‘This Journal definitely fills the gap and is needed by the practicing cardiologist. Please keep it on a clinical and not a purely research level.” The rapidly growing list of subscribers and contributors to the Journal attests to its established success as a new medium for teaching. Surely the list of authors in Volumes I and II has been most impressive. It has been particularly gratifying to note the number of excellent contributilsns from the members of the College, including selected papers presented at the Annual and Interim Scientific Meetings. In this way the Journal has served to carry out one of the primary aims of the College, postgraduate education in the field of cardiology.
Our efforts to advance and disseminate clinical knowledge in a field which is rapidly becoming more and more complex will continue. We will maintain our policy of concentrating on clinical studies and reviews and frequent symposia and seminars, such as the one in this issue on atria1 septal defects, in order to bring up to date the developments and problems in selected topics of current interest and importance. Other symposia planned for the coming year will be on phonocardiography, cardiac arrhythmias, diuretic therapy, peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cardiovascular emergencies, ventricular septal defects, and aortic stenosis. I wish to thank and express my appreciation to all those who have devoted their time and efforts and contributed to the rapid growth of the Journal. The Assistant Editor and the publishers and their editorial staff deserve no little credit for their devoted help and cooperation. Their efforts and zeal have helped to make this a “quality journal” in appearance, style, and readability. All constructive criticism directed to me concerning the contents of the Journal will find an “open mind.” I am exceedingly grateful to all who have taken time to write and send me their comments and suggestions. The warmth, sincerity, and friendliness of these personal notes have given me great encouragement to continue the many tasks required of an Editor. To all these old and new friends and associates, to all our readers and to all members of the College, I extend Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a Happy New Year.
W
DECEMBER,19%
SIMON DACK
Editor-in-Chief 663