Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,
June brings bright skies and warm breezes, inviting us to come together, celebrate our shared mission, and take bold steps toward healthier hearts across Europe and beyond.
We are delighted to highlight recent and upcoming activities of the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation.
Joint session at the 60th Annual ESCI Meeting – Lisbon | 3–5 June 2026
The 60th Annual ESCI Meeting in Lisbon hosted a special official ESCI–ESC Working Groups Joint Session. This collaborative event brought together the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation, the ESC Working Group on Thrombosis, the ESC Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology, and the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI). Together, the session aimed to bridge the gap between clinical practice and research while fostering meaningful scientific exchange.
Working Group Talk – Don’t Miss These Online Events
Our recent online Working Group Talks were a great success, thanks to your participation! We were motivated to see such strong interest and engagement from colleagues around the world.
If you missed them or would like to revisit the discussions, the recordings are available on demand via ESC 365:
- Residual vs Refractory Angina: Innovative Strategies for Patients with Persistent Symptoms
- What's New in Prediction and Prevention of Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes
Get Ready, Munich Awaits!
ESC Congress 2026: Munich, Germany | 28–31 August 2026
ESC Congress remains the most anticipated event in the cardiology calendar, a dynamic forum where science, clinical practice, and global collaboration come together.
Do not miss these sessions with contributions from our Working Group:
- Women’s hearts, global impact: Jointly organised with the ESC, WHO Europe, and the Universities of Copenhagen and Bologna, this session addresses sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease, gaps in clinical trial representation, and strategies to advance equity in cardiovascular health.
- Non-obstructive coronary artery disease: the MINOCA-INOCA-ANOCA spectrum: Focused on best practice in diagnosis and management of patients with chest pain and unobstructed coronary arteries, including acute presentations and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Solutions in Cardiovascular Health: Joint session with the Korean Society of Cardiology exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiovascular diagnostics, risk prediction, and clinical decision-making, as well as its opportunities and limitations in diverse populations.
We look forward to welcoming many of you in Munich to join thousands of colleagues in exploring groundbreaking research, education, and networking opportunities.
Join Our Growing Community
We are committed to expanding and strengthening our Working Group by welcoming more professionals, particularly women and early-career colleagues.
Membership offers opportunities to enhance scientific and clinical impact, foster meaningful collaborations, and become part of a vibrant and supportive community. We warmly encourage you to join us and contribute to the future of cardiovascular science.
Featured Commentary
In this issue, Drs. Viseslav Popadic, Dimitrije Zdravkovi, Planinka Zafirovska, and Prof. Marija Zdravkovic provide insightful commentary on a paradigm shift toward fully non-invasive evaluation of coronary microvascular dysfunction in INOCA patients. By integrating quantitative stress perfusion and contrast-free oxygenation-sensitive CMR, this approach offers a highly accurate, safe, and accessible diagnostic alternative to traditional invasive testing. Read the full commentary here.
Your Voice Matters
Our community thrives on your ideas and contributions. Do you have a groundbreaking study to share, what to contribute to the newsletter, or share a proposal for a future Working Group Talk? Please feel free to reach out directly at edina.cenko2@unibo.it.
With my best wishes,
Edina
Dr. Edina Cenko
Chairperson, ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation
