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Sub-Agatston Coronary Calcification on Non-Contrast Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Risk
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
ESC election results revealed
Election results for the next mandate are now available. Thank you to all candidates who put their names forward and to all National Cardiac Societies and ESC Associations, Councils and Working Groups for voting.
Computed tomography-guided ablation of ventricular tachycardia: how predictable are VT circuits?
Listen to our latest ESC Cardio Talk podcast with Philipp Sommer and Vanessa Sciacca, from the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW, Bad Oeynhausen (Germany).
ESC TV Today: Mitral Annular Disjunction
Mitral annular disjunction has emerged as a key topic in cardiology. How is it linked to mitral valve prolapse, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death, and how should clinicians approach diagnosis and risk stratification? Kristina Haugaa explores the imaging pitfalls, clinical implications, and management strategies.
NEW: AortiCare Toolkit
Our new tailored resource supports healthcare professionals and patients across the full care pathway in aortic valve disease – from diagnosis and treatment to intervention.
New Levels of Evidence for ESC Guidelines: what changed and why it matters
Join our ESC webinar on 19 June at 18:00 to explore the revised Level of Evidence framework. Gain clarity on evidence grading, key methodological principles, and what this evolution means for clinical trials and future guideline recommendations in cardiovascular care.
ESC Congress 2026 – see the programme
This year's Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence explores how AI is becoming a co-pilot, enhancing precision, speed, and safety in patient care. Discover AI in action, from diagnosis to delivery, through hands-on sessions, live demonstrations, and immersive learning.
Editor's Choice
Discover this week's selection from Prof. Felix Mahfoud, Editor-in-Chief of the ESC website
ESC TV Today: Mythbusters
Are weekend hospital admissions associated with higher mortality? Is there really a ‘weekend effect’ in hospitals, with higher mortality for patients admitted outside weekdays – or is the reality more complex? ESC TV Today investigates.
CardioPractice – Cardiovascular effects of recreational substances
In this month's edition we explore the cardiovascular impact of recreational substances, from cocaine-induced heart failure to the safety of cannabis and e-cigarettes, highlighting key clinical implications for everyday practice.
FOCUS on Cardio-Rheumatology
Improve your knowledge – and implementation of current evidence – on cardio-rheumatology with this month’s FOCUS resources. They include ESC Guidelines, congress presentations, journal articles and more.
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Transseptal puncture in cardiovascular interventions: a clinical consensus statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association, the Heart Failure Association, the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the ESC, and the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology
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This week’s image was submitted by Ebenezer Daniel, Anoop George Alex, and Oommen K. George, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
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We are a volunteer-led, not-for-profit medical society. Our members and decision-makers are scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied professionals working in all fields of cardiology.
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2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of myocarditis and pericarditis
These guidelines introduce a comprehensive, patient-oriented framework for the diagnosis and management of IMPS, spanning the full disease spectrum.
2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy
The current Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy support health care professionals to manage and care for women with cardiovascular diseases before, during and after pregnancy.
2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
The 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines update the 2021 valvular heart disease recommendations. Key revisions highlight the central role of the Heart Team, the importance of Heart Valve Centres, and advances in diagnostic imaging with clearer criteria for complex VHD. They also refine indications and timing for interventional options across the spectrum of VHD.
2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias
This 2025 Focused Update addresses changes in recommendations for the treatment of dyslipidaemias based on new evidence published since the 2019 version, up until 31 March 2025.
2025 ESC Clinical Consensus Statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease
This clinical consensus statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease highlights the multidirectional relationship between mental health, cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease and its impact on cardiovascular risk and prognosis.
ESC Education
Your go-to destination for flexible courses
We know you're busy, so we've made it simple to develop your knowledge across three levels: Core Cardiology, Subspecialty and Expert.
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Understanding and application of ESC Guidelines and preparation for the European Exam in Core Cardiology.
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Training, certification and clinical practice in cardiology subspecialties.
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Continuous professional development for general cardiologists and established specialists.