Our strategy
Transforming cardiovascular treatment, outcomes and equity
ESC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Our mission in action
Strategic guidance for success in a changing environment
The ESC Strategic Plan 2023–2028 reflects our unwavering dedication to advancing cardiovascular medicine and improving lives. It puts people first – patients, healthcare professionals and volunteers alike – and provides guidance, inspiration and clarity to shape work and impact over the coming years.
This plan was developed through collaborative workshops involving key representatives across the ESC community.
Six Strategic Aims
The ESC’s fundamental targets and direction for all ESC activities
Strategic Plan - Resources
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Six Future Scenarios
Reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease
Future developments and trends that will influence the organisation and the environment in which it operates
Demographic Changes
Ageing of the population and increased multimorbidity
Ageing of the population and increased multimorbidity
The Future of Cardiology
Precision medicine through increasingly refined diagnostic and therapeutic options
The Cardiologist of the Future
Subspecialisation shapes the professional landscape in cardiovascular medicine
Digital Health
Digital tools, artificial intelligence and big data analytics play a prominent role in medicine and research
Emphasis on the Patient Perspective
The patient at the heart of all that we do
Societal Changes
Evolving priorities and values include climate change and environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusivity, but also ethical conduct and freedom from bias and undue influence
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We’re transforming cardiovascular care from a privilege to a universal right, empowering healthcare providers and patients everywhere to achieve healthier hearts and stronger futures.
We can only reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease by working together. Become an ESC Professional Member and join us in turning our strategy into action.