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European Heart Journal
Great debate: the new risk factor-weighted clinical likelihood model is useful to estimate the initial pre-test probability of obstructive coronary artery disease in individuals with suspected chronic coronary syndromes.
Spotlight on the ESC Gender Task Force
Closing the gender gap in cardiovascular disease requires better data, stronger awareness and more women in leadership. Prof. Maria Rubini Gimenez outlines why action is urgently needed and how the ESC is driving change across research, trials and education.
Combining small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise could be key to reducing heart attack and stroke risk
Small changes, big impact. A study of 53,000+ UK Biobank participants shows that modest combined improvements in sleep, diet and physical activity were linked to a 10% lower risk of major cardiovascular events. Published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
ESC Congress 2026 - Transforming cardiology, together
Explore the science transforming cardiology alongside your global community. With a spotlight on Artificial Intelligence, the Scientific Programme will explore how science, technology and human expertise come together to enhance every stage of patient care.
Fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous coronary intervention for transcatheter aortic valve implantation
A FAITAVI accompli for better outcomes?
Listen to the latest ESC Cardio Talk podcast with Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, VA Long Beach Healthcare and University of California, Irvine, California (USA).
The case of the missing dip: Glucocorticoid rhythms, vascular clocks, and blood pressure timing
Loss of the normal nocturnal blood pressure dip is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular risk, yet the underlying vascular mechanisms remain unclear. Because glucocorticoids synchronise...
ESC TV Today - Special focus on atrial fibrillation
How relevant is atrial fibrillation burden? Is pulsed field ablation a game changer? What is the optimal medical therapy after AF ablation? Experts Jason Andrade, Arian Sultan, and Michiel Rienstra share their insights. Plus, a spotlight on the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’.
Novel blood marker may help predict cognitive impairment after a cardiac arrest
Early measurement of neurofilament light chain may improve prediction of cognitive impairment after out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest. Presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026, the study suggests this blood marker could better identify patients at high risk of long‑term brain injury.
Our ESC Patient Forum is seeking new members
"Sharing our stories with clinicians is invaluable. Every patient is different, and true progress comes when we work together as one team." – Paul McGreavy, ESC Patient Forum Member. Do you know someone who may be interested? Please invite them to apply.
EHJ Dialogues
In this EHJ Dialogue, Prof. Michel Haïssaguerre, the father of catheter ablation, discusses the pivotal role of this techniques in the management of atrial fibrillation. On 26 March at 17:00 CET.
AI outperforms conventional diagnosis for certain types of heart attacks
Artificial intelligence–based interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) outperformed standard diagnostic pathways for the detection of occlusive myocardial infarction, according to a study presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026.
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ESC TV Today
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- Atrial fibrillation burden: clinical relevance of a new outcome with Jason Andrade
- Pulsed field ablation: game changer? with Arian Sultan
- Drug treatment following atrial fibrillation ablation with Michiel Rienstra
- Spotlight on the holiday heart syndrome
- Cardiology this Week: must-see recent trials
About the ESC
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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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ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines help you weigh up the benefits and risks in your decision making
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 for the management of valvular heart disease (VHD) are an update of the 2021 version of this document.
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.
Experts
Continuous professional development for general cardiologists and established specialists.