Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

April brings powerful opportunities to learn, connect, and lead the way in shaping the future of cardiovascular health. We are pleased to highlight the upcoming activities of the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation:

• Working Group Talk – A Must-Watch Live Event! 
  Join us for an important ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation Talk: “Tackling Inequalities and Disparities in Cardiovascular Health”, featuring an outstanding faculty addressing one of the most pressing challenges in cardiovascular medicine today — health inequalities.
  Why This Talk Matters? Despite major advances in cardiovascular care, disparities in outcomes, access, and prevention remain widespread across socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic lines.
  Call to Action! This is more than just a talk — it’s a collective call to action. Whether you're engaged in clinical practice, research, or health policy, join us to explore solutions and strategies to advance equity in cardiovascular health.
  Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 from 17:00 to 18:00 CEST

Register here 

Can’t make it live? The recording will be available on-demand here.

• ESC Congress 2025 – Get Ready!
  ESC Congress 2025 is the most anticipated event in the cardiology calendar — a dynamic forum where science, practice, and global collaboration come together.
  Madrid, Spain | 29 August - 1 September 2025
  Explore groundbreaking research, educational sessions, and invaluable networking. Don't miss your chance to be part of the global conversation.

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• Join Our Growing Community
  We are committed to welcoming more professionals — especially women and early-career colleagues — as we continue to diversify and strengthen our Working Group.
  Membership enhances your scientific and clinical impact, fosters meaningful collaborations, and offers a true sense of belonging.

Join us today and become part of and rewarding community

Featured Commentary. In this issue, Prof. Ines Drenjančević provides insights on the paper “Sex disparities in hypertension prevalence, blood pressure trajectories and the effects of anti-hypertensive treatment” which offers novel perspectives on Microcirculation; Cardiovascular Diseases; Blood Pressure. There are marked sex-disparities in age-dependent prevalence, blood pressure trajectories and microvascular function and structure which are discussed in the commented paper.   

We look forward to your active participation and to seeing many of you at our upcoming events. Let’s continue growing this energetic community, amplifying voices, and working together to advance cardiovascular health — for everyone, everywhere.

Edina Cenko, Chairperson 2024-2026

Ines Drenjančević, Communication Coordinator 2024-2026

On behalf of the Working Group Nucleus