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CHAIN launched: a new era for AI in cardiovascular care
The ESC is leading CHAIN, a new European initiative supported by €20 million from the EU4Health Programme. Bringing together 53 partners from 20 countries, the project aims to accelerate the safe, effective and equitable adoption of AI in cardiovascular care.
Sex and Gender in Cardiovascular Health
Explore the ESC-curated collection of scientific articles addressing sex and gender dimensions in cardiovascular care. Discover evidence-based insights selected by the 2024–2026 ESC Gender Task Force.
ESC Fund: Every heart, everywhere
Discover how the ESC Fund is helping to close gaps in cardiovascular health by expanding access to education, training and evidence-based care worldwide.
Older adults with heart disease face up to seven times the risk of dying during a heatwave
A major new report published in the European Heart Journal brings together existing evidence on how to prevent deaths and hospitalisations from heatwaves among people living with cardiovascular disease.
Focus on the 5th Universal definition of myocardial infarction
Recognising that myocardial infarction occurs in three clinical settings, the recently released Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (UDMI) updates the classification to better reflect underlying pathophysiology, support clinical evaluation and incorporate objective diagnostic criteria.
Not all asymmetry is equal: asymmetric septal hypertrophy across hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, amyloidosis and beyond
Our latest ESC Cardio Talk features Christoph Grani and Nicolas Ciocca, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, Bern (Switzerland).
ESC Fellowship – Join a global community of leaders
The application deadline for Fellowship of the ESC (FESC) has been extended to 15 October at 23:59 CEST. Becoming a FESC is both a mark of professional distinction and an opportunity to gain greater recognition within the cardiovascular community.
ESC TV Today - The Role of AI in Heart Failure and Prevention
Benjamin Meder explores how artificial intelligence could transform the diagnosis and management of heart failure and cardiomyopathies, from more precise phenotyping and genetics to identifying cardiovascular risk before symptoms develop.
Call for editor-in-chief for our newest journal
The newest addition to the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Interventions, is looking for its inaugural editor-in-chief. If you have extensive editorial experience and a strong ability to foster effective collaborations within the scientific community, we invite you to apply by Tuesday, 20 October.
Take your next step in cardiovascular research
Applications are open for the ESC Fund Basic Cardiovascular Science Course, a fully funded programme designed for early-career researchers, clinicians and scientists. Learn from leading experts, gain hands-on laboratory experience, and deepen your understanding of the science driving future advances in cardiovascular medicine. Apply by 23 October.
European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes
Sex differences in cardiovascular disease knowledge, risk perception, and preventive care prior to first myocardial infarction.
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2026 ESC Guidelines for the management of heart failure
These guidelines refine the heart failure classification by LVEF and introduce a stage‑based framework to strengthen prevention, early detection, and timely intervention. They propose a revised nomenclature for therapies.
2026 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease
This is the first ESC Guideline dedicated to the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), centred around the “STAMP on CKD” framework.
Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026)
This consensus definition from the ESC, ACC, AHA and WHF classifies myocardial infarction into primary, secondary and procedure‑related types to align diagnosis with underlying pathophysiology and clinical evaluation.
2026 ESC Guidelines on Cardiac Rehabilitation
The release of the first ESC Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation is a timely initiative, complementing the existing recommendations in contemporary ESC Guidelines and other ESC scientific documents.
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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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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.
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Continuous professional development for general cardiologists and established specialists.