Hellenic Society of Cardiology
The Hellenic Society of Cardiology is a member of the European Society of Cardiology
Key information
- Number of members: 2027
- 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
Board Members
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Professor Konstantinos Toutouzas
Professor Georgios Kochiadakis
Professor Lampros K Michalis
Professor Loukianos Rallidis
Doctor Athanasios Trikas
Doctor Aris Anastasakis
Doctor Nikolaos Patsourakos
Doctor Ioannis Kachrimanidis
Ilias Karambinos
Working Groups
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Assistant Professor Dimitris Tsiachris
Doctor Michalis Hamilos
Doctor Konstantinos Bermpeis
Doctor Theodora Zaglavara
Doctor Dimitrios Konstantinidis
Assistant Professor Vasileios Kamperidis
Doctor Sofia Loykopoulou
Doctor Emmanouil Paximadakis
Doctor Konstantinos Letsas
Doctor Nikolaos Kadoglou
Professor Katerina Naka
Doctor Pavlos Bounas
Associate Professor Dimitrios Iliopoulos
Doctor Despoina PARCHARIDOU
Doctor Georgios Bompotis
Doctor Helena Michalopoulou
Doctor Evangelos Oikonomou
Doctor Panayotis K Vlachakis
Doctor Fotis Patsourakos
Upcoming events in Greece
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ESC Congress
Milan & Online, 27-30 August 2027
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