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ESC elections – final slate revealed
It's an election year for the ESC and we are pleased to announce the final slate of candidates for the 2026 ESC Elections, as approved by the ESC Nominating Committee 2024-2026.
NEW: ESC Guidelines for the management of CVD and pregnancy – for patients
A new patient version of these guidelines has been published to empower women living with cardiovascular disease to make informed decisions about pregnancy and birth and to support shared decision-making with clinical staff. Share with your patients!
AI can predict risk of serious heart disease from mammograms
The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study shows that AI can be used to assess the build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries of the breast from the standard X-ray mammography scans that are currently used in routine breast cancer screening.
A new ESC Fund initiative supporting early-career CV researchers
Profs. Cinzia Perrino and Paul Evans present the new ESC Fund - Basic Cardiovascular Science Course, developed to support early career scientists and clinicians. They share why this initiative fills an important educational gap in CV research and how the ESC Fund is helping make the course accessible to candidates worldwide.
ESC Spring Summit 2026: Accelerating a global cardiovascular health plan
Last week, the ESC Spring Summit 2026 gathered our National Cardiac Societies, scientific leaders across all cardiology disciplines and ESC Patient Forum members at the European Heart House. Over two days they exchanged insights and shaped future priorities on pressing cardiovascular challenges – obesity, ageing populations, and environmental factors.
Guidelines in an era of Big Data and AI
Will big data, AI, and digital cardiology reshape clinical guidelines to become 'living documents' with continuous updates and immediate feed into electronic health records? ESC President Thomas F. Lüscher shares his vision for the future.
The year in cardiovascular medicine 2025
This series brings you the standout advances, breakthroughs, and essential insights from the past year – all expertly curated by leading voices in the field.
FOCUS on genetic consultation in cardiomyopathies
Understand the cardiovascular impact and management in athletes with this month's FOCUS resources on sports in cardiology.
European Heart Journal - call for editor-in-chief
We are looking for an internationally recognised expert to lead as the next editor-in-chief of the European Heart Journal, our flagship academic journal and one of the world’s leading publications in cardiovascular medicine.
CardioPractice – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
This month’s CardioPractice takes a closer look at hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition with an improving global outlook thanks to earlier diagnosis and a marked reduction in mortality.
European Policy Engagement Rises as ESC Spring Summit Drives Action on Cardiovascular Health
At ESC Spring Summit, MEP Adam Jarubas, Chair of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT), delivered a compelling message on the future of cardiovascular health in Europe. “The EU Safe Hearts strategy is a priority of this Parliament. Health may depend on DNA code, but in Europe it must not depend on postal code.”
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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.
Core Cardiology
Understanding and application of ESC Guidelines and preparation for the European Exam in Core Cardiology.
Specialty
Training, certification and clinical practice in cardiology subspecialties.
Experts
Continuous professional development for general cardiologists and established specialists.