Netherlands Society of Cardiology
The Netherlands Society of Cardiology is a member of the European Society of Cardiology
Key information
- Number of Members: 1980
- Year of foundation: 1934
- ESC Member since: 1950
Journals
Netherlands Heart Journal is the journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology.
The scope of the Netherlands Heart Journal is to contribute to the national and international literature by publishing scientific papers in the field of cardiovascular medicine. It also provides a platform for continuing medical education for cardiologists and those in training for the speciality of cardiology in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands Heart Journal is made available to cardiologists, cardiologists in training, cardiopulmonary surgeons, cardiopulmonary surgeons in training, internists and paediatric cardiologists.
The first publication was in 2001. The journal is issued 11 times per year and published in English.
More information
Netherlands Society of Cardiology Postbus 19192 3501 DD, Utrecht +30 2345000
Board
Doctor Lodewijk Wagenaar
President
Professor Michiel Rienstra
Vice-President/President-Elect
Doctor Jose Henriques
Board member
Doctor Suzette Elias-Smale
Board member
Professor Rudolf De Boer
Past-President
Dr. van Ofwegen-Hanekamp
Treasurer
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines endorsed by your National Society
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.