Scientific Documents
Publishing scientific documents is a core activity for the ESC and all its constituent bodies
Our Scientific Documents
ESC Scientific Documents provide valuable advice for the clinical management and interpretation of scientific evidence in specific areas not covered by ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
They can give you more in-depth information in areas that can’t be extensively covered in guidelines. Like guidelines, they are carefully developed and based on current evidence and expert consensus.
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Clinical Practice Guidelines
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines present the relevant evidence on a clinical issue to help physicians weigh the benefits and risks of a particular diagnostic or therapeutic approach.
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Get quick and personalised answers to your clinical queries, plus reference links and citations. Based exclusively on current ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Essential messages and educational slide sets
Reach your quality of care objectives with these essential messages and slide sets. Easy to use and interpret into real-world application.
ESC Journal Family
Our journals are internationally respected sources of peer-reviewed cardiovascular science, advancing clinical practice and supporting professional excellence.
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Scientific Document Policy
Our ESC Scientific Document Policy guides all ESC Volunteers in the writing and publication process of official documents published on behalf of the ESC and ESC Associations, Councils and Working Groups.
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 ESC and our subspecialty associations, councils and working groups.