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Cardiac remodelling and dysfunction in cancer patients receiving cardiotoxic therapies: proteomic and metabolomic profiling.
ESC Chat achieves CE Class I certification
This certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation recognises ESC Chat as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals, providing easy access to ESC Guidelines. Its responses are grounded in ESC guidance, with clear structure and referenced sources to support everyday practice.
Standard-dose direct oral anticoagulants for Asian patients with AF: the definitive case from COMBINE AF
Our latest ESC Cardio Talk features Boyoung Joung, Yonsei University, Seoul (Korea) and Taehyun Hwang, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea).
Polygenic Risk Scores
Explore the new Volume 16 of Cardiovascular Genomics Insights, focused on polygenic risk scores featuring Prof. Jemma Hopewell and her team from University of Oxford as our distinguished guest editor and contributors.
Why aren't more women seeking recognition for excellence?
Hear from three leading professionals who share their paths to becoming a Fellow of the ESC. Only 21% of FESC are women. Find out why and learn what the ESC is doing to achieve gender equity, in the FESC community, and beyond.
ESC Congress 2026 - Hot Lines Revealed
Explore the Hot Line programme and discover the 59 clinical trials that will be presented in Munich by the experts leading the research. Register by 31 July to benefit from the Late Fee rate.
Management of heart failure in cardiac amyloidosis
Does the management of heart failure in patients with cardiac amyloidosis differ from that in patients without amyloidosis? Alongside the growing role of SGLT2 inhibitors, several therapies warrant special consideration. Marianna Fontana discusses current treatment strategies, key monitoring parameters, and the management of advanced disease.
Editor's Choice
Discover this week's selection from Prof. Felix Mahfoud, Editor-in-Chief of the ESC website
AI and digital solutions in emergency medicine
Can artificial intelligence improve decision-making in emergency medicine? What role can AI play in triage and patient management, and how close are we to widespread adoption? Wolf Hautz discusses the promise, pitfalls, and future of AI in emergency care.
Cardio-oncology goes mainstream: exploring the links between two of the world’s biggest killers
Cancer survival is rising, bringing cardiovascular health into sharper focus. Discover why cardio-oncology is rapidly evolving and how the new open-access European Heart Journal – Cardio-Oncology aims to advance research, improve care and foster collaboration across specialties.
FOCUS on managing atrial fibrillation
Improve your knowledge – and implementation of current evidence – on managing atrial fibrillation with this month’s FOCUS resources. They include ESC Guidelines, congress presentations, journal articles and more.
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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
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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.