Heart Failure Association of the ESC (HFA)
Through our mission, we improve quality of life and longevity through better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, including the establishment of networks for its management, education and research.
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What’s shaping the future of heart failure
HFA Board and Nominating Committee Elections 2026-2028
Are you ready to take on a leadership role in shaping the future of heart failure care? The call for candidates is now open! Submit your candidacy by 9 February (23:59 CET) and make your voice heard.
Join the ICARe‑HF Accredited Network
The first ICARe‑HF centres were honoured at Heart Failure 2025 in Belgrade, marking a major step in improving heart failure care. Seventy centres have already demonstrated their commitment to excellence through ICARe‑HF accreditation. Make your centre part of this growing network of high‑quality care providers.
The DORIAN GRAY project
Bridging cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline: The Dorian Gray Project launches its first newsletter! Explore cutting-edge research on cardiovascular and cognitive health – AI, digital twins, and personalised prevention driving healthier ageing and brain-heart resilience across Europe.
Conduction system pacing: the right choice in heart failure?
Mrs. Maria Tereza Sampaio de Sousa Lira and Dr. Zupan Meznar discuss when conduction system pacing may be the appropriate pacing strategy for heart failure patients, particularly those with pacing-induced dyssynchrony or suspected pacing-induced cardiomyopathy.
Heart Failure 2026, 9–12 May Barcelona & Online
Submit your Late-Breaking Science by 24 February and shape the future of heart failure care at #HeartFailure26.
Share your research with global leaders, expand your network, and gain visibility on ESC 365 and in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Your findings could influence patient outcomes worldwide.
New ESC Pocket Guidelines App
Your ESC Pocket Guidelines App has a major update. Enjoy the same trusted content in a refreshed, user-friendly format, with immediate access to the 2023, 2024 and 2025 guidelines – earlier versions coming soon. Update or download now for the latest evidence-based recommendations.
Unlock more in 2026 with HFA Membership
Unlock HFA membership benefits: instant access to expert-led content, certification programmes, webinars, courses, journals, grants, toolkits, and exclusive congress savings – all in one place. Join a global community, connect with experts worldwide, and stay ahead. Renew or join today!
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ICARE-HF
Recognising excellence in heart failure care
An international accreditation programme for heart failure centres.
Is your centre committed to best practices and excellence in heart failure care? Apply for accreditation
through ICARe-HF the new gold standard from the HFA.
Who We Are
Leading global action on heart failure
The Heart Failure Association of the ESC leads with purpose.
We drive excellence in care, education, and advocacy, and unite a global community to take on heart failure as one of the world's most urgent health challenges.
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Joining the Heart Failure Association (HFA) offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals specialising in heart failure.
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Join our community
Be part of a supportive community – ready to help you grow, connect, and make a difference in cardiovascular care.
- Learning opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Eligibility to apply for grants
Become a Fellow of HFA
Your expertise deserves recognition. The Fellow community represents the exceptional
contributions and achievements made by cardiovascular health professionals.
- Be recognised as an expert internationally
- Participate in creating programmes
Mentoring
Your online mentoring platform for one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!
Related HFA Activities
Resources that move heart failure care forward
HFA Cardio Talk
The HFA Cardio Talks are a series of podcasts, driven by the HFA Young Committee, covering interesting topics for the heart failure community.
European Journal of Heart Failure
The EJHF is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of heart failure management.
HFA Young Community
HFA Members under 40 years of age are automatically part of the HFA Young community.
Heart Failure Matters Patient Website
With simple changes in lifestyle and appropriate treatment, many people with heart failure live full and active lives. Heartfailurematters.org helps patients and their families get a better understanding of how to live with heart failure.
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About the HFA
Our mission is to improve the quality of life and longevity through better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, including the establishment of networks for its management, education and research.
Community
Discover our community and the membership benefits you can enjoy.
HFA Education
Courses, webinars, eLearning and certification for all stages of your career.
Events
HFA congresses and meetings keep you on top of the latest developments in heart failure.
News
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Public Health
Promoting quality of care for patients with heart failure.
Publications
The HFA provides the latest research in the field of heart failure via its journals and other scientific publications.