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EAPC Scientific Documents and Publications

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Get an overview of position papers, scientific statements and textbooks from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology and its sections.

European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

The EJPC is the official journal of the EAPC. This publication embraces all the scientific, clinical and public health disciplines that address the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise physiology.

Related Guidelines

2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias

This 2025 Focused Update addresses changes in recommendations for the treatment of dyslipidaemias based on new evidence published since the 2019 version, up until 31 March 2025.

2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of myocarditis and pericarditis

These guidelines introduce a comprehensive, patient-oriented framework for the diagnosis and management of IMPS, spanning the full disease spectrum.

2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy

The current Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy support health care professionals to manage and care for women with cardiovascular diseases before, during and after pregnancy.

2024 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Our guidelines support healthcare professionals with the diagnosis and management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension.

2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases

These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for healthcare professionals, covering the entire PAAD patient journey.

2021 ESC Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice

The present guidelines have been developed to support healthcare professionals in their efforts to reduce the burden of ASCVD in both individual patients, as well as at a population level.

2020 ESC Guidelines on Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

These guidelines draw upon existing ESC Guidelines for the investigation, risk assessment, and management of individuals with CVD to aid physicians when prescribing exercise programmes or providing advice for sports participation.

2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias

These ESC/EAS Guidelines on lipids provide important new advice on patient management, which should enable more clinicians to efficiently and safely reduce CV risk through lipid modification.

Also of interest

ESC Textbook of Preventive Cardiology

Covers both primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

CardioScape

CardioScape outlines the current CVD research and innovation landscape across Europe.

ESC Atlas of Cardiology

A unique database on healthcare systems, as well as provision- and care services in cardiovascular medicine. It can serve as a European tool of comparative analysis to identify best practices and trends.

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HeartQoL

A health-related quality of life questionnaire in more than 30 languages.

Scientific Statements on Cardiovascular Health, Primary and Secondary Prevention

Our scientific statements interpret scientific evidence and give you our summary position on the topic without offering specific advice

EJPC Supplements

Read the latest supplements

Recommended Reading and Key Reference Library

Topical articles and key references suggested by the EAPC