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to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease

New Research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels

A new randomised, double-blind crossover study of 74 healthy participants shows that a single night of road traffic noise can have measurable impacts on health. Participants exposed to nighttime traffic noise, typical of those living in a city, experienced impaired blood vessel function, raised heart rate, and blood protein changes linked to inflammation and stress responses.

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 Congress 2026 - Transforming cardiology, together

Abstract submissions are now closed, and we would like to thank all our abstract submitters. There is still time to share your clinical cases. Submissions remain open until 11 March, 12:00 (noon) CET.

4 March is #WorldObesityDay!

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past few decades, compromising quality of life and reducing life expectancy, primarily by affecting the cardiovascular system.  We've gathered clear guidance, practical resources, and trusted ESC content to keep you informed.

Hands-on, high-impact learning!

The EAPCI Educational Pathway - Level 2

Register today for the EAPCI Structural Course Level 2 in Milan on 29–30 April. Dive into two days of hands‑on TAVI training and complex mitral scenarios, designed to strengthen your structural heart skills. 

Barriers preventing consideration of environmental risk factors by cardiologists

Environmental exposures – air, water and soil pollution, climate change, noise and chemicals – are significant cardiovascular risk factors, linked to heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Despite millions of deaths yearly, translation of this evidence into routine clinical practice remains limited.

Atrial septal defects in adults

How should atrial septal defects in adults be assessed and treated – and when is closure recommended? Watch as Annemien van den Bosch shares practical insights and current evidence in the latest episode of ESC TV Today.

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.  

Simultaneous publications released at #EAPCI26

Deep dive into the latest science presented at EAPCI Summit 2026, published simultaneously in the European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease.

Genetics Meets Thrombosis: The ALDH2 Surprise

ALDH2 rs671 variant enhances platelet activation and thrombosis by disrupting mitochondrial complex I assembly.

Milestones: the 4S Trial

Published in 1994, the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study, known as the 4S trial, marked a turning point in cardiovascular prevention. Discover the landmark evidence that reshaped thinking on cholesterol and coronary heart disease.