ESC Patient Outreach

Collaborative Partnerships with Patient Organisations to support Cardiovascular Patients

The European Society of Cardiology is committed to improving cardiovascular health by combining scientific excellence with the lived experience of patients. While the ESC brings together healthcare professionals, scientists, and researchers from across the world, we recognise that patient organisations play a unique and essential role in understanding patients’ needs, daily realities, and priorities. By working together, we aim to strengthen patient‑centred care and ensure that scientific knowledge reaches patients in meaningful and accessible ways.

Our Partners

We are proud to collaborate with a growing network of patient organisations working across a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, at national, European, and international level.

These partnerships reflect shared values, complementary expertise, and a common goal:
to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and improve patients’ quality of life.

The European Heart Network (EHN) is a Brussels-based alliance of foundations and associations dedicated to preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), representing patient interests and funding research throughout Europe.

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The French Myocarditis & Pericarditis Association (AFMP) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by myocarditis or pericarditis

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Heart Valve Voice UK

Heart Valve Voice is a charity dedicated to improving the treatment of heart valve disease and raising awareness about this condition.

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Find out more

If you are a patient organisation interested in learning more about how the ESC collaborates with patient organisations, we would be happy to hear from you: patients@escardio.org