The Councils encourage research, education, sharing of knowledge and teaching, thus contributing to the mission of the ESC: "To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease".
Each Council has a specific area of expertise. Their activities focus on research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Among other activities, the ESC Councils contribute to:
- The organisation and preparation of ESC Congress, as well as subspecialty congresses and scientific meetings in specific areas of expertise
- The promotion, design, coordination and organisation of educational and research activities in their specialty
- The participation in task forces for ESC Guidelines
- Career advancement of members through attribution of awards, grants, fellowships and networking events
ESC Board Member for Councils
Prof. Carlos Aguiar, Portugal
Vice-President for Working Groups and Councils, 2024-2026
Internal governance
The ESC creates Councils to bring together cardiologists, nurses or other allied health professionals with common interests in a particular field of cardiovascular medicine, or other common needs, as a professional group.
The internal governance of the ESC Councils is detailed in the ESC Bylaws, an ESC Board-approved document.
Activity reports
Each ESC Council produces an annual activity report, which highlights the main achievements and activities per fiscal year.
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.