Cardiovascular Round Table
A strategic forum for high-level dialogue
CRT Mission
Strategic forum for high-level dialogue
A key strategic force in cardiovascular health
The Cardiovascular Round Table (CRT), founded in 2001, is a strategic forum for high-level dialogue between ESC leadership and healthcare industry partners, to identify and discuss key strategic issues for the future of cardiovascular health in Europe. The CRT's mission is to provide a political platform to achieve widespread recognition of the importance of cardiovascular health in Europe.
Its overall aim is to create an environment in Europe that is favorable to cardiovascular research, innovation, prevention and management, to allow the ESC to leverage its unique position as a broker between professionals, industry and where appropriate any relevant third parties in order to become a key strategic force in cardiovascular health in Europe.
The CRT serves as an ESC discussion forum through which members listen, understand, learn from each other and explore strategic priorities for the ESC.
Who we are
The CRT comprises the ESC Board (leaders in the cardiovascular field) and representatives of 23 industry partners across the pharmaceutical, devices and equipment sectors.
It is co-chaired by the ESC President-Elect and an industry representative.
ESC Board
The ESC Board comprises elected and non-elected members. They are cardiovascular health care professionals who volunteer their time, expertise and passion to leading the ESC and its many activities.
Life science and medtech partners
The Cardiovascular Round Table comprises 23 healthcare industry partners from across the life sciences and medtech sectors.
Structure
CRT Nucleus: comprises the CRT chairs and representatives from the ESC and industry. The nucleus is responsible for driving and supervising CRT activities.
CRT Plenary Group: comprises all CRT members
