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ESC Congress 2020: the science starts tomorrow

The Digital Experience: 29 August to 1 September 2020

Cardiology


Are you ready for the hottest new science in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2020 ?

The Opening Press Conference with the ESC President and the Congress Programme Chairs kicks off tomorrow at 15:00 CEST, with tasters of what’s to come.

The first embargoed Hot Line Press Conference is tomorrow at 18:00 CEST (Amsterdam time), giving journalists a preview of highly awaited results from major trials. Plus: priority access to the investigators who will answer questions from reporters around the world.

Four Clinical Practice Guidelines launched on Saturday morning including the first advice on sports and physical activity in patients with heart disease. In addition: recommendations on the most common heart rhythm disorder (atrial fibrillation), heart attacks, and inherited cardiac diseases.

Three more embargoed Hot Line Press Conferences take place on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings.

The comprehensive programme features all areas of heart disease in an exciting online format:

  • Channels by topic: 10 video streams covering major areas of interest.
  • On-demand presentations: More than 4,000 curated abstracts. Watch what you want, when you want

 

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Notes to editor

Authors: ESC Press Office

Mobile: +33 (0)7 8531 2036
Email: press@escardio.org

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The hashtag for ESC Congress 2020 is #ESCcongress.

View the 2020 Press Conference schedule. Only accredited Media can access embargoed press conferences and other material. Press releases will be available here when the embargo lifts.

For late breaking science, the embargo is lifted at the start of the scheduled presentation in the scientific programme. Check the scientific programme here. 

About the European Society of Cardiology 

The European Society of Cardiology brings together health care professionals from more than 150 countries, working to advance cardiovascular medicine and help people lead longer, healthier lives.

ESC Congress is the world’s largest gathering of cardiovascular professionals contributing to global awareness of the latest clinical trials and breakthrough discoveries. ESC Congress 2020 takes place online from 29 August to 1 September. More information is available from the ESC Press Office at press@escardio.org.

About the European Society of Cardiology

The European Society of Cardiology brings together health care professionals from more than 150 countries, working to advance cardiovascular medicine and help people lead longer, healthier lives.