A strong community
The HFA community brings together physicians, nurses and allied professionals, all working in the field of heart failure.
Your benefits
- Exclusive access to our Member Directory — making it easy to contact HFA colleagues and peers
- Networking and mentoring opportunities during congresses
Heart Failure congress
Benefit from a unique experience during the annual Heart Failure congress, where you can network with international peers.
Your benefits
- Savings on your registration fees
- Networking and career development events
- Access to the HFA Members Lounge
ESC 365 - the cardiology knowledge hub
ESC 365 is the cardiology knowledge hub where you can find practice-changing science and educational resources whenever you want.
Your benefits
Year-long access to the following:
- Slides, videos and abstracts from past Heart Failure congresses
- HFA Discoveries
- HFA Webinars
- ESC TV Today on-demand episodes
HFA Journals
HFA scientific publications include ESC Heart Failure, the open access journal of the association and the European Journal of Heart Failure (EJHF) dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of heart failure management. It features reviews and editorials to improve the understanding, prevention, investigation and treatment of heart failure.
Your benefits
- Free online access to the European Journal of Heart Failure (EJHF) and ESC Heart Failure Open Access Journal via your My ESC account
- Discount on the printed version of EJHF
- Discount on APC (Article Processing Charge) of ESC Heart Failure Open Access Journal
- Access to the HFA Compendium of Position Papers
HFA Webinars
Stay up to date with the latest science shared by experts in a one-hour, interactive session. Webinars provide ongoing education on topics related to cardiovascular care for healthcare professionals.
Your benefits
- Unlimited access to all HFA live and on-demand webinars
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HFA Certification
This certification is for professionals specialising in heart failure. It aims to assess the knowledge base for heart failure which is set out by the Specialist Heart Failure Curriculum.
Your benefits
- Savings on the registration fee for the certification exam
HFA Education
Stay ahead with the latest knowledge, sharpen your clinical skills, and connect with leading minds across Europe and beyond. There’s a path here for every stage of your professional journey.
Your benefits
- Savings on the registration fee for HFA educational courses
- Access to HFA courses on-demand
- Discount on HFA textbook
- Savings on the registration fee for HFA certification exams
HFA Fellowship
Learn from the experts and reach for excellence and recognition by taking the first step to becoming a Fellow of the HFA (FHFA). The FHFA title is a recognition of your professional achievements and is granted to heart failure specialists who have distinguished themselves in research, clinical care, teaching and training.
HFA Boards and Committees
HFA elections take place every two years.
Your benefits
- Voting rights
- Apply for positions in EHRA Committees
- Apply for positions on the Board (conditions apply)
Additional Benefits
Did you know that as an HFA Member you are automatically a member of the ESC? This gives you even more privileges:
- Discounts on ESC journals, textbooks and handbooks
- The opportunity to watch ESC webinars on general cardiology, both live and on-demand
- Access to the ESC Member Directory
Don't miss out!
Check the status of your HFA Membership in your My ESC account to ensure your membership is always up to date.
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.