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Heart Failure Association of the ESC

 

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Our mission is to improve quality of life and longevity through better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, including the establishment of networks for its management, education and research.

 

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Congresses

The Heart Failure Association organises an annual congress and several meetings.

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Research and Publications

Find out about our latest news, recommended reading, journals, guidelines and registries.

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Membership and Communities

Join our global community of Heart Failure Professionals.

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Education

Courses, postgraduate certification, webinars, grants: the HFA has an educational programme to suit all healthcare professionals.

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Advocacy & Awareness

The HFA strives to increase awareness of the disease and inform patients, their  families and caregivers about living with heart failure.

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20 years of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC

Celebrating 20 years of achievements with our community

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HFA Young
HFA Young

Under 40? Find out about educational, clinical and scientific opportunities. Plus, build a network of peers.

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HFA Cardio Talk
HFA Cardio Talk

A series of podcasts, driven by the HFA Young Committee, covering interesting topics to the heart failure community.

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Heartfailurematters.org
Heartfailurematters.org

Easy-to-understand information about living with heart failure, for patients and their carers.

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HFA elections: 2024-2026
HFA elections: 2024-2026

 Board and Nominating Committee

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Upcoming Events

  • January 2025
    • Heart Failure Association of the ESC
      Monday 20 January
      ESC event
      HFA Winter Research Meeting on Translational Heart Failure Research
      The leading meeting for basic and translational heart failure science in Europe.

       

      The HFA Winter Research Meeting 2025 will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 20-22 January 2025.

      The call for abstracts is now closed.

      20/01/2025 15:00 22/01/2025 14:00 Europe/Paris HFA Winter Research Meeting on Translational Heart Failure Research

      The HFA Winter Research Meeting 2025, will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 20-22 January 2025.

      The call for abstracts will open from August to 15 October 2024.

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  • February 2025
    • Heart Failure Association of the ESC
      Thursday 20 February
      Course
      HFA Advanced Heart Failure Course
      Vienna - Austria

      This hand-on course covers identification, initial management, referral criteria and final treatment in advanced HF care centres with heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices.

      20/02/2025 09:00 21/02/2025 15:00 Europe/Paris HFA Advanced Heart Failure Course

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  • March 2025
    • Heart Failure Association of the ESC
      Friday 28 March
      Exam
      HFA Certification Online Exam Winter

      Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

      This exam can be started at any time between 12:00 and 15:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

       

      28/03/2025 00:00 28/03/2025 00:00 Europe/Paris HFA Certification Online Exam Winter

       

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