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Scientific Documents & Publications

ESC Working Group on Adult Congenital Heart Disease

The Working Group on Adult Congenital Heart Disease proposes a selection of valuable scientific articles on a regular basis. Its representatives also actively participate in the writing and/or reviewing of the ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Publications by your Working Group

Scientific Statements

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

Recommended Reading

Topical articles suggested by the Working Group

Commented Articles

A selection of interesting papers explained and commented on by members of the Working Group

Contribution to ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines

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.

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis

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.

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.