European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
Our mission is to promote excellence in research, practice, education and policy in cardiovascular health, primary and secondary prevention.
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EAPC Certification in Preventive Cardiology
Set the standard in preventive cardiology with our certification programme for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Assess key knowledge and skills for effective practice. The next online exam is on 19 May.
EAPC course on Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Obesity
This in‑person course covers managing metabolic comorbidities – type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney or liver disease – that elevate cardiovascular risk. It reviews early risk detection (SCORE2‑Diabetes), therapies, weight‑loss strategies, and emerging biomarkers. On 19–21 February in Sophia‑Antipolis, France.
EAPC Journal Club in collaboration with ASPC
The next online event will discuss the article ‘Reassessing the association between age at menarche and cardiovascular disease: observational and Mendelian randomization analyses’, featuring Prof. Martha Gulati and Drs. Sanne Peters, Priyanka Satish, Jana Schellenberg and Buket Akinci.
EAPC course on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Enhance your expertise in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with Level I and Level II courses on 18–20 March in Sophia‑Antipolis, France. Level I covers diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk stratification and management. Level II focuses on advanced diagnostics, genetics and emerging therapies. Case studies reinforce clinical decision‑making.
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ESC CVD Risk Calculation App
Precision matters: Calculate CVD risk with confidence
Designed for healthcare professionals, the ESC CVD Risk Calculation App helps you assess cardiovascular risk for your patients across age groups and profiles. Developed by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, it offers expert guidance on the right calculator to use and delivers 10-year or lifetime risk estimates.
Who we are
Your hub for cardiovascular prevention and risk reduction
We're a vibrant network of heart health professionals driving innovation in cardiovascular prevention.
Whether it’s through cutting-edge education, collaborative practice, or smarter care strategies, we give you the tools to make a real impact. From policy to patient, prevention starts here.
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Joining the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals specialising in prevention and rehabilitation.
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EAPC Programmes
Discover the primary and secondary prevention programmes developed by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology to set standards and provide practical tools to improve cardiovascular care.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
The EJPC embraces all scientific, clinical and public health disciplines that address the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise physiology.
Accreditation of centres by the EAPC
Recognising and monitoring the quality of cardiovascular preventive care in ESC member countries and ESC Affiliated Cardiac Society countries.
CVD Prevention Toolbox
Through its prevention programmes, the ESC has developed several educational materials and decision making tools to support health professionals and policy makers in their daily practice, in close collaboration with the EAPC.
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Become a Fellow of the ESC (FESC)
Your expertise deserves recognition. Our Fellows represent the exceptional contributions and achievements made by cardiovascular health professionals.
What EAPC members say
Real experiences. Lasting impact.
If you want to keep up with the latest in cardiovascular prevention, be part of a dynamic and committed community of practitioners and researchers, discuss ideas with international experts, have exciting opportunities to get involved and have an enjoyable time doing so, then EAPC is the organisation for you.
Professor Christi Deaton
It is the opportunity to have access to all the last scientific content, learning tools and hear the last results of modern studies and new trends. It also enhances your possibility to get in touch with investigators and leaders from other countries and get advice for your career and research.
Doctor Silvia Castelletti
The EAPC provides a great network of professionals, together with a large base of educational resources and access to the latest scientific discoveries in preventive cardiology. For a cardiologist, EAPC is the place to be!
Mr Stefan Sebastian Busnatu
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About EAPC
We promote excellence in research, practice, education and policy in cardiovascular health, primary and secondary prevention.
Community
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Education
Our educational offer provides a range of both online and live courses, plus regular clinical case quizzes.
Events
The EAPC organises a broad range of meetings, including ESC Preventive Cardiology, to bring you the latest in preventive cardiology.
News
Get the latest news from EAPC as well as commented articles by our key opinion leaders, with a review and analysis on hot topics in the field.
CVD Prevention Toolbox
Through its prevention programmes, the ESC has developed several educational materials and decision making tools to support health professionals and policy makers in their daily practice, in close collaboration with the EAPC.
Public Health
Discover our initiatives to raise awareness.
Publications
Find an overview of position papers, scientific statements and textbooks from the EAPC and its sections.