Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

June has blessed us with bright skies and warm breezes — an invitation to come together, celebrate our shared mission, and take bold steps toward healthier hearts across Europe and beyond.

We’re delighted to see so many of you joining our new X page (@WGCPMChair)!  Let’s keep the energy high — hit that follow button, drop us a like or comment, and share our posts with your fellow coronary pathophysiology and microcirculation enthusiasts!

And don’t sleep on LinkedIn! Join our ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation LinkedIn page too — stay in the loop, connect with colleagues, and be part of our growing community. Let’s make these channels our go-to hubs for coronary science and care!

Share your insights and tag us with #WGCPM_ESC — we’re eager to celebrate and share your contributions!

Highlights from the ESC WG on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation

Working Group Talk: A Must-Watch Live Event!

Join us for next live online event of the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation and on Atherosclerosis & Vascular Biology Talk, in collaboration with the ESC Patients Forum:
“Decoding Lipoprotein(a): From Atherosclerosis to Clinical Implications”, featuring an outstanding faculty.
When:  Wednesday, 11 June 2025 • 17:00–18:00 CEST
Where: Online (register here)
Why join?

Practical testing tips to spot Lipoprotein(a) – driven risk early

• Clinical integration strategies to guide patient-centred care
• Voices of those affected, sharing firsthand experiences
• Evidence-backed management plans drawn from the latest research

Can’t catch it live? No worries — the recording will be on demand soon. 

ESC Congress 2025: Madrid Awaits!

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.  Discover More. Don't miss your chance to be part of the global conversation.

Growing Our Community, Strengthening Our Impact    

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 a rewarding community!

Featured Commentary

In this issue, Kyriakos Dimitriadis discusses “Homogeneity of the Coronary Microcirculation in Angina with Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease”, demonstrating uniform microvascular resistance reserve (MRR) across all three major coronary arteries in ANOCA patients — validating single-vessel CMD assessment while identifying a subset with borderline values that may warrant multivessel evaluation. Using a PET-augmented, noninvasive MRR methodology, the study offers an efficient, comprehensive appraisal of both microvascular and epicardial coronary pathology. Read the full commentary here

Thank you for being the heartbeat of our community. Let’s keep the conversations alive on X (@WGCPMChair) and the LinkedIn group, and we look forward to connecting with many of you in person at upcoming events. Together, we’ll uplift voices, share knowledge, and advance clinical coronary (patho)physiology for every heart, in every corner. 

Edina Cenko, WG CPM Chairperson 
Ines Drenjančević, WG CPM Communication Coordinator 
On behalf of the Working Group Nucleus