The FCVB topic list has 10 topic groups which are broken down into sub-topics. Abstract submitters have to link their abstract to one topic chosen from the list below.
Developmental and cellular biology
- aging
- intracellular mechanisms
- cellular communication
- matrix
- tissue engineering
Genes and metabolism
- metabolism
- gene analysis
- gene and cell therapy
Hypertrophy, cell cycle, stem cells
- cell differentiation / proliferation
- remodeling
- stem cells and cell therapy
Growth factors, neurohormones and signal transduction
- cytokines
- growth factors
- neurohormones
- mechanotransduction
Ion channels and electrophysiology
- ion channels
- ion exchangers and pumps
- membrane biology/physics
- electrophysiology
Excitation, excitation-contraction coupling
- arrhythmias
- excitation
- excitation-contraction coupling
- contractile apparatus
Ischaemia and protection, oxygen
- ischaemia / reperfusion
- hibernation / preconditioning / stunning
- oxygen consumption
- reactive oxygen species
Circulation, vascular biology
- angiogenesis / angioadaptation / remodelling
- haemodynamics, heart and hypertension
- microcirculation
- vasoconstriction / dilation
- endothelium
- endothelial autacoids / RAS
- leucocytes
- platelets
- hemostasis
- smooth muscle
Lipids, atherosclerosis
- lipids
- inflammation
- thrombosis / embolism
- atherosclerosis
Integrative mechanisms and approaches
- circulatory control mechanisms
- gender
- computer modelling
- cardiovascular anatomy
- cardiovascular pathology
- diagnostic approaches
- therapy