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FOCUS

An ESC lifelong learning series

Each month a new FOCUS issue places the spotlight on a theme of best practice in cardiology. With a particular emphasis on ESC Guidelines, FOCUS delves into timely reviews of their current clinical application and provides suggestions on how to overcome challenges in their implementation. Designed to help cardiologists at any stage of their career, FOCUS draws together relevant educational literature and resources from across our ESC 365 platform, supported by discussion in brand new webinars to help you stay up to date with core clinical standards. Special FOCUS editions will address a variety of themes related to practice and offer advice and guidance in these topics. A new FOCUS issue is released on the first Monday of every month.
FOCUS on Myocarditis and Pericarditis

This edition delves into the 2025 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Myocarditis and Pericarditis, exploring the updated diagnostic criteria, optimised use of multimodal imaging and biopsy, risk stratification strategies, targeted therapies, and gaps in evidence highlighted by the new guidelines.

FOCUS on Cardiac Amyloidosis

Build your knowledge about diagnosis, therapies and what we’ve learned from recent clinical trials.

FOCUS on Management of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly

A spotlight on specific recommendations to address cardiovascular disease in older patients from relevant ESC Guidelines and clinical consensus statements.

FOCUS on Syncope

Curated resources to learn more about syncope.

FOCUS on digital tools and artificial intelligence in cardiology

Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses.

FOCUS on Cardiogenic Shock and Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support

FOCUS on Diagnosis and Management of Myocardial Disease in Cardio Oncology

Curated content - webinars, journal articles and congress presentations - selected by our experts.

FOCUS on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease

The content below was selected by Ronen Beeri, Thomas Gorter, Konstantinos Koskinas, and Emeline Van Craenenbroeck to help you delve into the various aspects of obesity and cardiovascular disease.

FOCUS on elevated blood pressure and hypertension

Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses,

FOCUS on Chronic Coronary Syndromes

Curated content - webinars, journal articles and congress presentations - on chronic coronary syndromes, selected by our experts.

FOCUS on Peripheral Arterial Aortic Diseases

selected resources on best practice around peripheral arterial and aortic diseases, including ESC Congress presentations, webinars, journal articles, and textbook chapters.

FOCUS on Risk Scores in Cardiovascular Prevention

Resources for best practice around the use of risk scores in cardiovascular prevention, include ESC Congress presentations, webinars, journal articles, a textbook chapter and an ESC eLearning course.

FOCUS on Valvular Intervention in Management of Heart Failure

Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses - on the topic of valvular intervention in management of heart Failure.

FOCUS on Device Therapy in Heart Failure

Curated content - webinars, journal articles and congress presentations - selected by our experts.

FOCUS on Dyslipidaemias

Curated content to learn more about dyslipidaemias.

FOCUS on COVID-19 and CVD

Curated content - webinars, journal articles and congress presentations - on COVID-19. selected by our experts.

FOCUS on career development

Discover essential resources for your professional development.

FOCUS on Heart Failure

Curated resources - journals, webinars and presentations - on the topic of heart failure.

FOCUS on Cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Selected resources on best practice around this specific topic in cardiology, with an emphasis on the new ESC Guidelines and how to overcome challenges in their implementation. These include ESC Congress presentations, webinars, journal articles, a textbook chapter and an ESC eLearning course.

FOCUS on Acute Coronary Syndromes

Congress presentations, webinars and more, selected by experts on this topic.

FOCUS on cardiomyopathies

Congress presentations, key supporting evidence, textbook chapters, webinars and other learning materials on the topic of cardiomyopathies.

FOCUS on Endocarditis

Curated resources and learning materials for the management and treatment of endocarditis.