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ESC Congress 2026
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Transforming cardiology, together
Munich & Online, 28–31 August
The world’s leading cardiovascular healthcare professionals are meeting right now at ESC Congress 2026.
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Highlights and updates from ESC Congress 2026
New ESC Guidelines and 5th Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction just released
Three new ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and the 5th Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction have just been published. Read the full texts and see the supporting congress sessions.
“The future of cardiology will not be built by technology alone”
The ESC Congress 2026 Inaugural Ceremony provided a high-tech glimpse into the future, a step back into the past and discussed some current perspectives on how cardiovascular medicine can make real progress.
Congress News
Read the articles bringing you the newest, hottest science – from breaking scientific developments and newly released ESC Guidelines to prestigious ESC Gold Medals and Named Lectures.
Patient versions of the 2026 ESC Guidelines just released
The patient versions of the three just-released 2026 ESC Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure and cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease are now available to share with your patients.
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Follow the science as it unfolds at ESC Congress 2026. More than 50 ESC Social Media Ambassadors will bring you key takeaways, highlights and conversations live from congress on our social media channels.
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ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines help you weigh up the benefits and risks in your decision making
2026 ESC Guidelines for the management of heart failure
These guidelines refine the heart failure classification by LVEF and introduce a stage‑based framework to strengthen prevention, early detection, and timely intervention. They propose a revised nomenclature for therapies.
2026 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease
This is the first ESC Guideline dedicated to the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), centred around the “STAMP on CKD” framework.
Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026)
This consensus definition from the ESC, ACC, AHA and WHF classifies myocardial infarction into primary, secondary and procedure‑related types to align diagnosis with underlying pathophysiology and clinical evaluation.
2026 ESC Guidelines on Cardiac Rehabilitation
The release of the first ESC Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation is a timely initiative, complementing the existing recommendations in contemporary ESC Guidelines and other ESC scientific documents.
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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.
We unite national cardiac societies from around the world. This unique network allows us to understand the impact of cardiovascular disease and how we can better reduce its burden. Our diversity is our strength.
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