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This article continues a series of reports summarising recent research developments of particular interest to those involved in the management of patients with heart failure. A number of relevant presentations were made at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Anaheim, California, between 11–14 November 2001. Summaries of the following Clinical Trials are included: The Heart Protection Study, IONA, CARISA, ENRICHD, ACUTE, ALIVE, MADIT II and REMATCH. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]