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View article: 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease Open
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View article: Electrical and mechanical interventricular dyssynchrony coupling in patients with bradycardia: A UHF-ECG validation trial
Electrical and mechanical interventricular dyssynchrony coupling in patients with bradycardia: A UHF-ECG validation trial Open
View article: Conduction system pacing preserves both electrical and mechanical interventricular synchrony, a UHF ECG validation study
Conduction system pacing preserves both electrical and mechanical interventricular synchrony, a UHF ECG validation study Open
Background Interventricular mechanical delay (IVMD) is an established echocardiographic risk factor for pacing-induced cardiomyopathy development. Ultra-high-frequency ECG (UHF-ECG) is a non-invasive tool visualizing the ventricular activa…
View article: Doporučený postup Evropské kardiologické společnosti pro léčbu endokarditidy 2023.
Doporučený postup Evropské kardiologické společnosti pro léčbu endokarditidy 2023. Open
View article: Additional factors underlying pacing-induced cardiomyopathy in patients who underwent right ventricular pacing and His bundle pacing. Author’s reply
Additional factors underlying pacing-induced cardiomyopathy in patients who underwent right ventricular pacing and His bundle pacing. Author’s reply Open
View article: Correlation of Left Ventricular Strain and Myocardial Fibrosis in Patients with Severe Aortic Valve Disease and Preserved Ejection FBaction: A Magnetic Resonance and Histology Study
Correlation of Left Ventricular Strain and Myocardial Fibrosis in Patients with Severe Aortic Valve Disease and Preserved Ejection FBaction: A Magnetic Resonance and Histology Study Open
View article: Elevated NT-proBNP predicts worse clinical outcome in patients after acute ischemic stroke
Elevated NT-proBNP predicts worse clinical outcome in patients after acute ischemic stroke Open
Background/introduction Elevated levels of NT-proBNP in ischemic stroke patients may indicate increased cardiac stress, which can be associated with poor outcome. However, clinical utility and cut offs are not completely known. Purpose We …
View article: Association between left ventricular strain and fibrosis in severe aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction: a magnetic resonance and histology study
Association between left ventricular strain and fibrosis in severe aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction: a magnetic resonance and histology study Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Institutional Grant Na Homolce Hospital Background The presence and extent of myocardial fibrosis are associated with poor ou…
View article: A randomized comparison of HBP versus RVP: Effect on left ventricular function and biomarkers of collagen metabolism
A randomized comparison of HBP versus RVP: Effect on left ventricular function and biomarkers of collagen metabolism Open
In high-risk PICM patients, HBP was superior to RVP in providing more physiological ventricular function, as reflected by higher LVEF and lower levels of TGF-β1. In RVP patients, LVEF declined more in those with higher baseline Gal-3 and S…
View article: Prevalence of myocardial injury in patients after acute ischaemic stroke according to standard criteria
Prevalence of myocardial injury in patients after acute ischaemic stroke according to standard criteria Open
This study examined the prevalence of acute and chronic myocardial injury according to standard criteria in patients after acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and its relation to stroke severity and short-term prognosis. Between August 2020 and A…
View article: Triggers, characteristics, and hospital outcome of patients with Takotsubo syndrome: 10 years experience in a large university hospital centre
Triggers, characteristics, and hospital outcome of patients with Takotsubo syndrome: 10 years experience in a large university hospital centre Open
A unique clinical feature of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is the stress trigger factor. Different types of triggers exist, generally divided into emotional and physical stressor. The aim was to create long-term registry of all consecutive pati…
View article: Bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture preserves physiological ventricular activation better than unipolar left bundle branch pacing
Bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture preserves physiological ventricular activation better than unipolar left bundle branch pacing Open
Background Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) produces delayed, unphysiological activation of the right ventricle. Using ultra-high-frequency electrocardiography (UHF-ECG), we explored how bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture…
View article: Bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture preserves physiological ventricular activation better than unipolar left bundle branch pacing
Bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture preserves physiological ventricular activation better than unipolar left bundle branch pacing Open
Background Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) produces delayed, unphysiological activation of the right ventricle. Using ultra-high-frequency electrocardiography (UHF-ECG), we explored how bipolar anodal septal pacing with direct LBB capture…
View article: Multiparametric Strategy to Predict Early Disease Decompensation in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Multiparametric Strategy to Predict Early Disease Decompensation in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation Open
Background: Use of the current echocardiography-based indications for aortic regurgitation (AR) surgery might result in late valve replacement at the stage of irreversible myocardial damage. Therefore, we aimed to identify simple models co…
View article: Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is associated with cardiac injury and stroke severity in patients after acute ischemic stroke
Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is associated with cardiac injury and stroke severity in patients after acute ischemic stroke Open
Background Patients after acute stroke frequently show signs of myocardial injury. The pathophysiology and impact on patient's outcome are not fully understood. Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is cytokine kn…
View article: Ventricular Dyssynchrony and Pacing-induced Cardiomyopathy in Patients with Pacemakers, the Utility of Ultra-high-frequency ECG and Other Dyssynchrony Assessment Tools
Ventricular Dyssynchrony and Pacing-induced Cardiomyopathy in Patients with Pacemakers, the Utility of Ultra-high-frequency ECG and Other Dyssynchrony Assessment Tools Open
The majority of patients tolerate right ventricular pacing well; however, some patients manifest signs of heart failure after pacemaker implantation and develop pacing-induced cardiomyopathy. This is a consequence of non-physiological vent…
View article: Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) in Patients after Acute Stroke: Relation to Stroke Severity, Myocardial Injury, and Impact on Prognosis
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) in Patients after Acute Stroke: Relation to Stroke Severity, Myocardial Injury, and Impact on Prognosis Open
Background: Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is known to be associated with poor prognosis after cardiovascular events. We aimed to assess the dynamic changes in TRAIL levels and the relation of TRAIL level t…
View article: 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. Summary of the document prepared by the Working Group Valvular and Congenital Heart Defects in Adulthood of the Czech Society of Cardiology and the Czech Society of Cardiovascular Surgery of ČLS JEP
2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. Summary of the document prepared by the Working Group Valvular and Congenital Heart Defects in Adulthood of the Czech Society of Cardiology and the Czech Society of Cardiovascular Surgery of ČLS JEP Open
Autoři originálního textu ESC v plném znění:1,2 Alec Vahanian, Friedhelm Beyersdorf jménem autorů pracovní skupiny The Task Force for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease Evropské kardiologické společnosti (ESC) a Evropské společnosti …
View article: Partial upper sternotomy for aortic valve replacement provides similar mid-term outcomes as the full sternotomy
Partial upper sternotomy for aortic valve replacement provides similar mid-term outcomes as the full sternotomy Open
Upper partial sternotomy can be performed safely for aortic valve replacement, without increased risk of death, stroke or re-admission in 3 years postoperatively.
View article: Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Patients Hospitalised With Takotsubo Syndrome Triggered By Inflammatory Diseases
Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Patients Hospitalised With Takotsubo Syndrome Triggered By Inflammatory Diseases Open
Background: Inflammatory diseases may have important roles in the development of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). However, the clinical profile and outcomes of patients with TTS triggered by inflammatory diseases have rarely been studied. Aim: Th…
View article: Magnetic resonance derived regurgitant fraction, 3D vena contracta area, and B-natriuretic peptide: the most accurate prognostic markers in patients with chronic asymptomatic aortic regurgitation
Magnetic resonance derived regurgitant fraction, 3D vena contracta area, and B-natriuretic peptide: the most accurate prognostic markers in patients with chronic asymptomatic aortic regurgitation Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 17-28265A. Background The optimal timing of surgical treatment is challenging in asy…
View article: Assessment of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation by Doppler-Derived Echo Indices: Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Quantification
Assessment of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation by Doppler-Derived Echo Indices: Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Quantification Open
Reliable quantification of aortic regurgitation (AR) severity is essential for clinical management. We aimed to compare quantitative and indirect echo-Doppler indices to quantitative cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) parameters in asymptoma…
View article: (Appropriate indications to cardiac computed tomography (CT): expert consensus statement of the Section of Cardiac Computed Tomography of the Czech Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Methods of the Czech Society of Cardiology)
(Appropriate indications to cardiac computed tomography (CT): expert consensus statement of the Section of Cardiac Computed Tomography of the Czech Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Methods of the Czech Society of Cardiology) Open
View article: (Hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet - are we familiar with it?)
(Hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet - are we familiar with it?) Open
Hypoplazie zadního mitrálního cípu je vzácná vrozená srdeční vada, která se může vyskytovat izolovaně, ale i ve spojitosti s jinou vrozenou srdeční vadou. Manifestuje se symptomatickou či asymptomatickou mitrální regurgitací. Doposud bylo …
View article: What antithrombotic treatment is required in a patient after TAVI in the year 2021?
What antithrombotic treatment is required in a patient after TAVI in the year 2021? Open
Katetrizační implantace aortální chlopně (TAVI) je stejně jako všechny biologické chlopenní protézy spojena s užíváním antitrombotické terapie, jejímž cílem je minimalizovat riziko tromboembolických a ischemických příhod při nízkém výskytu…
View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance and B-natriuretic peptide: prognostic value in patients with asymptomatic chronic aortic regurgitation
Cardiac magnetic resonance and B-natriuretic peptide: prognostic value in patients with asymptomatic chronic aortic regurgitation Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): This study was supported by Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 17-28265A. Background Indication for surgical treatment …
View article: Nonselective versus selective His bundle pacing: An acute intrapatient speckle‐tracking strain echocardiographic study
Nonselective versus selective His bundle pacing: An acute intrapatient speckle‐tracking strain echocardiographic study Open
Introduction We aimed to compare the acute differences in left ventricular (LV) function and mechanical synchrony during nonselective His bundle pacing (ns‐HBP) versus selective His bundle pacing (s‐HBP) using strain echocardiography. Meth…
View article: A Comparison of Cardiac Computed Tomography, Transesophageal and Intracardiac Echocardiography, and Fluoroscopy for Planning Left Atrial Appendage Closure
A Comparison of Cardiac Computed Tomography, Transesophageal and Intracardiac Echocardiography, and Fluoroscopy for Planning Left Atrial Appendage Closure Open
CT provides the best measurement of the LZ and the best prediction of the optimum fluoroscopy projections for the implantation procedure.
View article: A contemporary approach to a young female patient with Loeys-Dietz syndrome and an uncomplicated type B aortic dissection: a case report
A contemporary approach to a young female patient with Loeys-Dietz syndrome and an uncomplicated type B aortic dissection: a case report Open
View article: Intravascular haemolysis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with self-expandable prosthesis: incidence, severity, and impact on long-term mortality
Intravascular haemolysis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with self-expandable prosthesis: incidence, severity, and impact on long-term mortality Open
We aimed to determine the incidence, severity, and long-term impact of intravascular haemolysis after self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We believe this should be evaluated before extending the indications of TA…