Scientific Documents and Publications
ESC Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation & Right Ventricular Function
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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
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
Since the last iteration of the infective endocarditis guidelines, major advances have transformed patient care. The 2023 update refines prophylaxis, diagnostics, outpatient therapy, and management of device‑related cases. A new diagnostic algorithm improves patients classification.
2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
In recent years, substantial progress in detecting and managing pulmonary hypertension has emerged, and this fourth ESC/ERS edition integrates the latest evidence. These guidelines address the full spectrum of PH, with particular focus on PAH and CTEPH
2019 Guidelines on Acute Pulmonary Embolism (Diagnosis and Management of)
This document follows the previous ESC guidelines focusing on the clinical management of pulmonary embolism (PE) published in 2000, 2008, and 2014.