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2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases (Translation of the summary of the document prepared by the Czech Society of Angiology, 2025)Guidelines
Debora Karetová, Miroslav Chochola, Jana Hirmerová, Jiří Matuška, Jan Piťha, Mazzolai L, Teixido-Tura G, Lanzi S, Boc V, Bossone E, Brodmann M, Bura-Rivière A, De Backer J, Deglise S, Della Corte A, Heiss C, Kałużna-Oleksy M, Kurpas D, McEniery CM, Mirault T, Pasquet AA, Pitcher A, Schaubroeck HAI, Schlager O, Sirnes PA, Sprynger MG, Stabile E, Steinbach F, Thielmann M, van Kimmenade RRJ, Venermo M, Rodriguez-Palomares JF
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(2):135-181 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2025.050 
2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation (Translation of the shortened document prepared by the Czech Heart Rhythm Association of the Czech Society of Cardiology)Guidelines
Lucie Šedivá, Robert Čihák, Štěpán Havránek, Martin Fiala, Van Gelder IC, Rienstra M, Bunting KV, Casado-Arroyo R, Caso V, Crijns HJGM, De Potter TJR, Dwight J, Guasti L, Hanke T, Jaarsma T, Lettino M, Løchen ML, Lumbers RT, Maesen B, Mølgaard I, Rosano GMC, Sanders P, Schnabel RB, Suwalski P, Svennberg E, Tamargo J, Tica O, Traykov V, Tzeis S, Kotecha D
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(2):95-134 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2025.041
Radek Ptáček, Petr Bartůněk (editoři): Bolest v medicíněKardio
Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):88
Zemřel prof. MUDr. Jiří Fodor, CSc., FRCPC, FAHA (28. 10. 1927–10. 12. 2024)Personalities
Prof. MUDr. Renata Cífková, CSc.
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):87
Centra sportovní kardiologie: odborné stanoviskoKardio
Vladimír Tuka, Bogna Jiravská Godula, Otakar Jiravský, Peter Kubuš, Eliška Sovová
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):85-86
Centra sportovní kardiologieKardio
Vladimír Tuka, Bogna Jiravská Godula, Otakar Jiravský,, Peter Kubuš, Eliška Sovová
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):83-84
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Elevation and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. Is it Always Acute Coronary Syndrome?Case reports
Serena Miccichè, Giuseppe Pelaggi, Maria Claudia Lo Nigro, Simone Celeste, Alice Moncada, Olga La Cognata, Armando Lo Savio, Salvatore Bonanno, Paolo Bellocchi, Graziella Agnelli, Alessio Currò
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):77-81 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.063
Background: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a common arrhythmia often presenting with symptoms mimicking acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Case presentation: We present a case of a 58-year-old man with PSVT accompanied by chest pain and elevated high-sensitivity troponin (hs-Tn) levels. Coronary angiography revealed slow coronary flow in absence of obstructive disease. The patient's symptoms resolved spontaneously, and echocardiographic findings normalized upon discharge. Conclusions: This case underscores the diagnostic challenge of individuating ACS and highlights the transient troponin elevation seen in PSVT, potentially due to myocardial...
The Role of Oral Calcium and Vitamin D in Hypocalcemia-Associated Cardiomyopathy: A Case ReportCase reports
Meity Ardiana, Bambang Herwanto, Inna Maya Sufiyah, Wynne Widiarti, Alviannur Halim
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):73-76 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.058
Hypocalcemia-associated cardiomyopathy, a rare but serious condition, presents challenges in diagnosis and management. Severe hypocalcemia resulting from hypoparathyroidism can precipitate rare yet reversible cases of dilated cardiomyopathy. This case report reported a 31-year-old woman with heart failure precipitated by hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy. Despite conventional heart failure treatments, her condition persisted until correction of hypocalcemia. Treatment involved calcium supplementation and guideline-directed heart failure therapy. Significant improvement was observed then. Hence, monitoring serum calcium levels is imperative...
(Rare rhythm disorder in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy during endocardial radiofrequency ablation of septal hypertrophy)Case reports
Katarína Doležalová, Zdeněk Stárek, Tomáš Honek, Filip Souček, Martin Pešl, Jan Krejčí
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):67-72 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.108
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCMP) is characterized by abnormal thickening or enlargement of the left ventricular myocardium mass of non-dilated left ventricle not explained solely by loading conditions and presence of obstruction in outflow tract of left ventricle. Surgical septal myectomy was the first choice method of invasive treatment of septal hypertrophy in the past which was replaced by alcohol septal ablation in the nineties of the 20th century and nowadays it is still worldwide used, safe, and effective method in reduction of septal hypertrophy. Nowadays there is a new method of non-pharmacological treatment of septal hypertrophy...
Persistent Severe Bradyarrhythmia Following Donepezil Discontinuation in Dementia Patient: A Case Report and Literature ReviewReview articles
Okky Wahyu Firmansyah, Budi Baktijasa Dharmadjati, Rerdin Julario, Chabib Fachry Albab, Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra, Emil Prabowo
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):60-65 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.060
Background: Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used in Alzheimer's disease management. It improves clinical symptoms but carries risks of orthostatic hypotension and bradycardia. Uncommon severe bradyarrhythmias post-discontinuation deserve attention. In addition, there have been no previous case reports regarding severe bradyarrhythmias post donepezil discontinuation. Case presentation: We report a case of a 33-year-old woman with a history of recurrent fainting. She has dementia and regularly takes donepezil. She experienced severe bradyarrhythmia with heart rate of 45 beats per minute regular on dopamine 5 µg/kg/min and unresponsive...
Minimally Invasive Management of Cystic Adventitial Disease in the Popliteal Artery: A Case Report and ReviewReview articles
Alexander Daskalov, Boris Ilchev
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):56-59 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2025.011
Background: Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare cause of arterial stenosis, primarily affecting the popliteal artery. Case presentation: A 46-year-old male presented with sudden right calf pain. Physical examination and CT angiography revealed significant stenosis of the right popliteal artery. Initial thrombectomy failed to remove thrombotic material, prompting a hybrid approach with PTA and stent implantation. MRI confirmed CAD, and the patient remained asymptomatic at 24-month follow-up. Discussion: The etiology of CAD is debated, with theories including local trauma and synovial/ganglion origin. Traditional management has been surgical,...
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Published Case ReportsReview articles
Andrianto, Chabib F. Albab, Nabila R. Putri, Pratista Oktafia, Roy B. Kurniawan
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):48-55 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.081
Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) presents a unique challenge due to its prompt diagnosis and treatment requirements, demanding an in-depth understanding of its underlying mechanisms. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the SCAD cases in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Methods: We performed a systematic search across databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane, on June 3, 2023. We included reported cases of SCAD in COVID-19 patients that described individual patient data. Results: The study analyzed 12 case reports, revealing that all patients were confirmed COVID-19 cases with a...
(Detection and treatment of arrhythmias in patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis)Review articles
Ivona Šimková, Renáta Aiglová, Enikö Marczibál, Marián Fedorco, Miloš Táborský
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):43-47 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.099
Arrhythmias are a very common manifestation of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. The review article focuses on the mechanisms that lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, cardiac conduction disorders, and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as their incidence and prevalence. It emphasizes the possibilities of using external and implantable monitoring devices in the detection of arrhythmias. It summarizes modern therapeutic approaches with particular attention to radiofrequency catheter ablation and the use of direct oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation and flutter. It mentions the challenges of cardiac pacing and prevention of sudden cardiac...
(Continuous thermodilution - a novel method for direct measurement of coronary flow and resistance)Review articles
Petr Kala, Radka Adlová, Veronika Gašpárková, Petr Ošťádal, Petr Hájek
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):35-42 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.101
Angina with non-obstructive coronary artery disease is a frequent finding in patients with chest pain. Its pathophysiology involves two main mechanisms: structural and functional dysfunction of microcircula- tion, functional dysfunction of epicardial arteries, and their combination. The review article focuses on the diagnostics of microvascular dysfunction, particularly continuous thermodilution, as a safe, easy, fast, and operator-independent method. It describes both theoretical background and practical aspects with graphical examples of measurements.
Thyroid Doppler parameters association with coronary atherosclerosis burdenOriginal research articles
Ali AlQazzaz, Wasan Kadhum Abbas, Hussein Nafakhi, Abdulameer A. Al-Mosawi, Hayder Nafakhi
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):30-34 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.097
Background: Little is known about the potential association between thyroid vascular parameters and coronary atherosclerotic burden in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Objectives: To assess the potential association between superior thyroid artery Doppler parameters and coronary atherosclerotic markers, including stenosis severity, coronary artery calcification (CAC), and plaque assessed by multi-detector CT (MDCT) coronary angiography among patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 patients with chest pain who underwent MDCT coronary angiography to exclude the...
The prognostic importance of the percentage of immature granulocyte in 28-day mortality in patients with acute coronary syndromeOriginal research articles
Cihan Can, Hüseyin Narci, Akif Yarkaç, Özcan Örsçelik, Cüneyt Ayrik
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):24-29 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2025.009
Background: The percentage of immature granulocytes (IG%) is an early marker of inflammation and has a prognostic significance in many diseases. Objective: In this study, we tried to investigate whether the percentage of immature granulocytes has a prognostic value in 28-day mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Method: This study was carried out retrospectively between 1.1.2019 and 30.6.2019 at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. Patients older than 18 years who applied to the emergency department with chest pain and were hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of ACS were included in the...
18-Year Outcomes of Aortic Leaflet Extension Valvuloplasty Using Autologous Pericardium and Polytetrafluoroethylene: Single-Centre, Propensity-Matched AnalysisOriginal research articles
Matej Nosáľ, Fadi Sabateen, Pavel Valentík, Michal Šagát, Aref Saif Nagi, Kristína Kasičová, Vladimír Soják
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):16-23 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.105
Background: Aortic valve repair with leaflet extension is routinely utilized in the management of aortic valve disease in children and adolescents. The material chosen may have an effect on the valve function and durability. Aims: To evaluate long-term outcomes of aortic valve repair using autologous pericardium and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) leaflet extensions and to investigate risk factors for aortic valve reoperation at single centre. Methods: A retrospective single-centre review of 89 patients undergoing aortic valvuloplasty by leaflet extensions with either autologous pericardium or PTFE from 2005 to 2023. Results: Eighty-nine patients (75%...
Near-infrared spectroscopy derived indexes as a potential predictor of plaque burden volume progression after unprotected left main coronary artery interventionOriginal research articles
Martin Hudec, Jan Kaňovský, Vojtěch Brázdil, Martin Poloczek, Ivona Kask, Kristýna Hochmanová, Radka Smitalová, Otakar Boček, Petr Jeřábek, Roman Štípal, Simona Littnerová, Jiří Jarkovský, Klára Benešová, Petr Kala
Cor Vasa 2025, 67(1):6-15 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2025.010
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, which has driven significant advances in the field of interventional cardiology. The combination of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and near-infrared light spectroscopy (NIRS) offers a detailed view of coronary artery morphology and plaque composition. This advanced imaging capability facilitates a more accurate assessment of CAD and enhances therapeutic strategies. Objective: NIRS can detect and quantify lipid content in atherosclerotic plaque using the Lipid Core Burden Index (LCBI) and the Maximal Lipid Core Burden Index in a 4 mm segment (maxLCBI4mm). In this study,...
Congress abstracts: Czech Cardiovascular Research and Innovation Days 2024Abstracts
editorial staff
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(Suppl. 2):4-48
Vienna House Hotel, Prague, November 4–5, 2024
Congress abstracts: ECPR Prague School, Cubex Centrum Prague, October 24–26, 2024Abstracts
editorial staff
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(Suppl. 1):4-14
(95 years of Czech cardiology)Editorial
Petr Ošťádal
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):562 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.095
22. konference České asociace akutní kardiologie Hotel Thermal, Karlovy Vary, 1.–3. 12. 2024Abstracts
redakce
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):655-668
Petr Jakubec a kolektiv: Infekce dolních cest dýchacích, plic a pohrudniceBook reviews
Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):654
Radek Ptáček, Petr Bartůněk: Soucit v medicíněBook reviews
Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):653
Eva Chytilová a kol.: Cévní přístupy pro hemodialýzuBook reviews
Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):652
Zemřel doc. MUDr. Václav Chaloupka, CSc. (24. 8. 1947–24. 10. 2024)Personalities
Jiří Vítovec
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):651
(Antibiotic prophylaxis of infective endocarditis. Recommended practice guaranteed by the Czech Society of Infectious Diseases, the Czech Society for Medical Microbiology, and the Czech Professional Society of Clinical Pharmacy)Guidelines
Jiří Beneš, Pavla Paterová, Lukáš Bauer, Václav Musil
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):645-649 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.083
(Antibiotic therapy of infective endocarditis. Recommended practice guaranteed by the Czech Society of Infectious Diseases, the Czech Society for Medical Microbiology, and the Czech Professional Society of Clinical Pharmacy)Guidelines
Jiří Beneš, Pavla Paterová, Lukáš Bauer, Václav Musil, Marek Štefan
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):632-643 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.084
(Expert consensus statement of the Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases of the Czech Society of Cardiology on constitution of specialized cardiomyopathy units for diagnostics and treatment of cardiomyopathies)Expert consensus statement
Aleš Linhart, Alice Krebsová, Jan Krejčí, Miloš Kubánek, Vojtěch Melenovský, Tomáš Paleček, David Zemánek, Petr Ošťádal, Oponenti: Jiří Bonaventura, Jaroslav Januška, Eva Kapsová, Petr Kuchynka, Jan Lhotský, Radek Pudil, Martin Radvan, Miloš Táborský
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):628-631 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.088
Exploring Post-Transfusion Pulmonary Edema: Differentiating Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO) from Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)Case reports
Meity Ardiana, Annisa Trissatharra, Inna Maya Sufiyah, Bambang Herwanto, Wynne Widiarti
Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):623-627 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.087
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) represent significant contributors to transfusion-related morbidity and mortality. This case study involves a 28-year-old female patient presenting with shortness of breath following a transfusion. The diagnostic approach relied on physical examination, chest x-ray, basic laboratory tests, and echocardiography. The challenges included difficulty in establishing the diagnosis between TACO, TRALI, or a combination thereof due to limited awareness, poorly defined diagnostic criteria, and the lack of specific therapeutic interventions. These complexities...