Are you living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or have had experiences with CVD in the past? Then we want to hear from you.
Why? Because by sharing your perspectives and experiences with leading cardiovascular healthcare experts, you can positively impact how hundreds of thousands of patients like you across the globe are cared for.
How? The ESC is a global scientific society that influences how cardiovascular health professionals around the world care for their patients. Since 2018, our dedicated ESC Patient Forum ensures that those living with heart conditions have a voice in shaping our work. Patient insights are essential in our mission to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease – the number one cause of death worldwide.
Our growing patient community has a direct impact across our activities: from collaborating with the experts who write guidelines used in clinics and hospitals; to presenting at scientific congresses; contributing to data science and education programmes; and even speaking at political events.
Drop us an email to find out more.
Join the ESC Patient Forum now
Why your voice matters
Watch the two short videos featuring Michael Madigan, a Patient Forum Member, and Lis Neubeck, Forum Chair, as they talk about what being part of this community means and why the patients' voices matter.
Testimonials
"Via the ESC Patient Forum, I have met many different patients and listening to their stories has better allowed me to integrate living with my illness. Although we all come from different countries with different health systems, disease conditions and problems, we all share a common purpose of improving care for others across the entire spectrum of CVD. Through sharing our patient experiences, I feel more supported and inspired to continue to push to make a difference (it's also fun!)"
Jennifer Camaradou, UK – ESC Patient Forum member since February 2024
"Since joining the ESC Patient Forum in 2018 I have spoken at various ESC meetings and contributed to several medical papers and research projects. I have worked with many inspiring people and, I hope, that we are helping to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease around the world."
Paul McGreavy, UK – ESC Patient Forum member since June 2018
"For a long time, I felt frustrated because SCAD was considered rare and often overlooked. Being a member of the Patient Forum has given me a platform at the European level to help raise awareness and influence care for this condition directly and indirectly. It’s also incredibly encouraging to see that our voices are genuinely valued. That recognition feels deeply meaningful and heartwarming!"
Mariette Sobels, France – ESC Patient Forum member since November 2024
Is volunteering for the ESC Patient Forum for you?
If you want to work closely with some of the leading cardiovascular health professionals today, so we can make a difference together, then the ESC Patient Forum is definitely for you!
There are many ways to get involved, and we’ll provide you with support and training every step of the way. Whatever your skills or availability, we have a role that’s right for you.
Interested but want to find out more first? Drop us an email.
Recognise yourself here? Then join the ESC Patient Forum!
- You have personal experience of cardiovascular disease as a patient.
- You live in one of the 58 ESC member countries.
- You are comfortable speaking and working in English (the official ESC language).
- You consider yourself a good communicator, both speaking and in writing.
- You are interested and able to travel within Europe and are at ease taking part in online meetings.
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.