Hellenic Society of Cardiology
The Hellenic Society of Cardiology is a member of the European Society of Cardiology
Key information
- Number of members: 1824
- Year of foundation: 1948
- ESC member since: 1952
Meetings
The Annual National Congress of Cardiology focuses on the exchange of scientific information, encouraging interpersonal contact between Greek cardiologists.
The Annual Seminar of the Working Groups provides a more focused view (including registries and guidelines), since proceedings are organised by the 20 Working Groups.
Additionally, it operates an electronic library, which may be accessed either by visiting the Hellenic Heart House or through the HCS website.
Other activities fostered by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology include yearly grants for research and/or education, and also its Intramural Training Fellowship programme.
More information about other international meetings.
Educational Programme
- Courses for Fellows in training
- Annual Educational Programme of the Working Group on Nuclear Cardiology of the Hellenic Cardiological Society
Journals
The Hellenic Journal of Cardiology is the journal of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology and aims to publish high-quality articles on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. A primary goal is to publish a number of original and related articles in each issue.
First published in 1957, it is issued 6 + 6 times a year in Greek & English.
More information
Hellenic Society of Cardiology 6 Potamianou Street +30.210.72.58.003 - 008 115-28 Athens +30.210.72.58.003
Doctor Athanasios Trikas
General Secretary
Professor Konstantinos Toutouzas
President
Professor Loukianos Rallidis
Treasurer
Doctor Nikolaos Patsourakos
Member
Professor Lampros K Michalis
President Elect
Professor Georgios Kochiadakis
Past President
Doctor Ioannis Kachrimanidis
Trainee Representative
Doctor Aris Anastasakis
Member
Ilias Karambinos
Ilias Karambinos
Working Groups
Doctor Apostolos Tzikas
President - Working Group of Acute Stroke
Doctor Ioannis Tsiafoutis
President - Working Group of Haemodynamic and Interventional Cardiology
Mrs Elpiniki Triantafyllidi
President - Working Group of Prevention and Rehabilitation
Doctor Anastasios Theodosis - Georgilas
President - Working Group of Echocardiology
Doctor Alexia Stavrati
President - Working Group of Heart Failure
Doctor Angelos Rigopoulos
President - Working Group of Cardiomyopathies, Basic Research and Inherited Diseases
Doctor Fotis Patsourakos
President - Working Group of Consultants in Professional Practice
Doctor Ioannis Palios
President - Working Group of Imaging Techniques
Doctor George Nikitas
President - Working Group of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Intensive Care
Doctor Areti Komnou
President - Working Group of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pediatric Cardiology
Doctor Kalliopi Keramida
President - Working Group of Cardio-Oncology
Doctor Konstantinos Katogiannis
President - Working Group of Aorta and Peripheral Vessels
Doctor Emmanouil Kallistratos
President - Working Group of Arterial Hypertension
Doctor Dimitrios Miltiadou Farmakis
President - Working Group of E-Cardiology
Doctor Vassiliki Androutsopoulou
President - Working Group of Cardiac Surgery
Doctor George Andrikopoulos
President - Working Group of Electrophysiology and Pacing
Doctor Ioanna-Katerina Aggeli
President - Working Group of Valvular Heart Disease
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines endorsed by your National Society
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 atrial fibrillation
In this iteration of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Clinical Practice Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation, the task force has consolidated and evolved past approaches to develop the AF-CARE framework.
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.
2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes
The current guidelines for managing chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) are intended to assist in diagnosing and initiating treatment for individuals with suspected CCS, as well as in the longterm management of patients with confirmed CCS.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes
The current Guidelines on cardiovascular disease and diabetes are designed to guide prevention and management of the manifestations of CVD in patients with diabetes.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies
The objective of this guideline is to help healthcare professionals diagnose and manage patients with cardiomyopathies of all ages according to the best available evidence and to provide a practical diagnostic and treatment framework for patients and their relatives.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
The present guideline has been developed to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). For the first time, the present guideline presents recommendations for management of patients across the entire spectrum of ACS in one document.
2023 Focused Update of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure
Since the publication of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure, there have been several randomised controlled trials that should change patient management ahead of the next scheduled full guideline.
2022 ESC Guidelines on cardio-oncology
The first ESC Guidelines on cardio-oncology offer essential recommendations for protecting cardiovascular health in cancer care – supporting you at every step, from diagnosis to prevention and long-term management.
2022 ESC Guidelines on Cardiovascular Assessment and Management of Patients Undergoing Non Cardiac Surgery
These guidelines are intended for physicians, healthcare workers, and collaborators involved in the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
2022 ESC Guidelines: management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death
This document presents an update of the 2015 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD).
2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a pathophysiological disorder, which may involve multiple clinical conditions and may be associated with a variety of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
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.
2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy
The 2021 ESC Guidelines redefine cardiac pacing – covering CRT, His and left bundle branch pacing, advanced diagnostics, risk reduction, remote monitoring, and shared decision-making for better patient care.
2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure
The aim of this ESC guideline is to help health professionals manage people with heart failure (HF) according to the best available evidence. Fortunately, we now have a wealth of clinical trials to help us select the best management to improve the outcomes for people with HF; for many, it is now both preventable and treatable.
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.
2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (previously Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease)
Decision-making in ACHD involves accurate diagnosis, timing of intervention, risk assessment, and selection of the most suitable type of intervention.
2019 Guidelines on Supraventricular Tachycardia
Our guidelines deliver updated, evidence-based recommendations for managing supraventricular tachycardias – covering drug therapy, ablation, and coexisting conditions.
2019 Guidelines on Acute Pulmonary Embolism (Diagnosis and Management of)
This document follows the previous ESC guidelines focusing on the clinical management of pulmonary embolism (PE) published in 2000, 2008, and 2014.
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.
2018 ESC/EACTS Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularisation
These Guidelines represent the third time that the ESC and EACTS have brought together cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in a joint Task Force to review the ever-increasing body of evidence, with the mission of drafting balanced, patient-centred practice Guidelines on myocardial revascularisation.
2018 Guidelines on Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction
The 2018 ESC Guidelines refine the Universal Definition of MI – distinguishing myocardial injury from infarction with high-sensitivity biomarkers and clear clinical criteria.
2018 Guidelines for Diagnosis/Management of Syncope
Guidance on how to evaluate patients with loss of consciousness (LOC) and how to perform and interpret tests properly: tracings, videos, flow charts, and checklists are provided.
The Role of Endomyocardial Biopsy in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines
Endomyocardial biopsy remains a debated tool in cardiovascular care. The latest guidelines clarify when EMB adds diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic value—balancing benefits against procedural risks.
2002 Guidelines for the management of Neonatal Electrocardiogram
Practical recommendations for interpreting neonatal ECGs – helping cardiologists, paediatricians, and neonatologists identify key abnormalities and guide management.