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Data Science

Empowering better decisions in heart health with trusted, real-world data

Scientific data helps turn knowledge into action. At the European Society of Cardiology, we work closely with clinicians, researchers and partners around the world to set shared data standards, collect real-world evidence and support collaborative research that advances cardiovascular care. Through this collective effort, we transform complex data into clear, trustworthy insights – helping drive better decisions, improve patient care and support progress across the entire cardiovascular community.

Setting data standards

Creating a shared language for cardiovascular data

Data standards that harmonise cardiovascular information

Clear, consistent data helps everyone work more effectively. We develop data standards that harmonise cardiovascular information across registries, electronic health records and clinical trials, helping the community compare findings, combine datasets and apply insights in real-world care.

Real-world data

Adopting insights from real-world clinical practice

We collect high-quality cardiovascular data from diverse healthcare settings

Through global registries and observational studies, we collect high-quality cardiovascular data from diverse healthcare settings. This real-world evidence helps identify what works well, where care can improve and how guidelines are applied in everyday practice, supporting learning, education and improved care across Europe and beyond.

Supporting research projects

Supporting research to advance our field

Work alongside researchers to help advance cardiovascular science

We are proud to work alongside researchers at every stage of their careers to help advance cardiovascular science. By contributing to EU-funded projects, sharing expertise and offering grants and fellowships, we support collaboration, nurture new ideas and help translate research into meaningful improvements that benefit patients everywhere.