European Association of Preventive Cardiology

Our mission is to promote excellence in research, practice, education and policy in cardiovascular health, primary and secondary prevention.

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Congresses

The EAPC organises an annual congress and meetings to bring you the latest in the field.

Education

EAPC supports healthcare professionals development with a range of online and live educational courses.

Research and Publications

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Advocacy

EAPC strives to increase awareness of CVD with its 'Prevention in your Country' initiative and via its network of national CVD prevention coordinators.

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New: Healthcare professionals practicing in low and lower-middle income countries (World Bank classification) are now eligible for a reduced Membership rate.

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Monitoring and recognising the quality of preventive cardiovascular care in ESC Member National Cardiac Societies and ESC Affiliated Cardiac Societies.

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Setting standards for competency and excellence in the field of preventive cardiology across Europe and beyond

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Scientific resources and practical tools to improve cardiovascular care

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A selection of literature reviews of the latest research in preventive cardiology journals world-wide

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Upcoming Events

February 2026
- Thursday 19 February
  
  Course
  
  EAPC Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Obesity Course
  
  Sophia Antipolis - France
  
  We are pleased to announce our first in-person course on Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Obesity that will take place from 19-21 February 2026 at the European Heart House (EHH).
  
  This course addresses a growing need in preventive cardiology: managing complex metabolic comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney and liver disease, which significantly increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
  
  19/02/2026 14:00 21/02/2026 13:15 Europe/Paris EAPC Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Obesity Course
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April 2026
- Thursday 23 April
  
  ESC event
  
  ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026
  
  Ljubljana - Slovenia
  
  The leading international congress on preventive cardiology. From prevention, epidemiology, and population science to cardiac rehabilitation and exercise, basic and translational research, and sports cardiology.
  
  23/04/2026 00:00 25/04/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026
  
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May 2026
- Tuesday 19 May
  
  Exam
  
  EAPC Online Certification Exam
  
  Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  19/05/2026 00:00 19/05/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EAPC Online Certification Exam
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