HFA Membership Benefits

As a Heart Failure Association (HFA) Member you belong to the leading international community dedicated to heart failure. HFA supports your professional development by providing you with educational tools and resources to improve your clinical diagnosis, research and management of patients with heart failure.

A strong community

The HFA community brings together physicians, nurses and allied professionals, all working in the field of heart failure.

Your benefits

Exclusive access to our Member Directory — making it easy to contact HFA colleagues and peers
Networking and mentoring opportunities during congresses

Heart Failure congress

Benefit from a unique experience during the annual Heart Failure congress, where you can network with international peers.

Your benefits

Savings on your registration fees
Networking and career development events
Access to the HFA Members Lounge

Heart Failure congress

ESC 365 - the cardiology knowledge hub

ESC 365 is the cardiology knowledge hub where you can find practice-changing science and educational resources whenever you want.

Your benefits

Year-long access to the following:

Slides, videos and abstracts from past Heart Failure congresses
HFA Discoveries
HFA Webinars
ESC TV Today on-demand episodes

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HFA Journals

HFA scientific publications include ESC Heart Failure, the open access journal of the association and the European Journal of Heart Failure (EJHF) dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of heart failure management. It features reviews and editorials to improve the understanding, prevention, investigation and treatment of heart failure.

Your benefits

Free online access to the European Journal of Heart Failure (EJHF) and ESC Heart Failure Open Access Journal via your My ESC account
Discount on the printed version of EJHF
Discount on APC (Article Processing Charge) of ESC Heart Failure Open Access Journal
Access to the HFA Compendium of Position Papers

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HFA Webinars

Stay up to date with the latest science shared by experts in a one-hour, interactive session. Webinars provide ongoing education on topics related to cardiovascular care for healthcare professionals.

Your benefits

Unlimited access to all HFA live and on-demand webinars

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HFA Certification

This certification is for professionals specialising in heart failure. It aims to assess the knowledge base for heart failure which is set out by the Specialist Heart Failure Curriculum.

Your benefits

Savings on the registration fee for the certification exam

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HFA Education

Stay ahead with the latest knowledge, sharpen your clinical skills, and connect with leading minds across Europe and beyond. There’s a path here for every stage of your professional journey.

Your benefits

Savings on the registration fee for HFA educational courses
Access to HFA courses on-demand
Discount on HFA textbook
Savings on the registration fee for HFA certification exams

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HFA Fellowship

Learn from the experts and reach for excellence and recognition by taking the first step to becoming a Fellow of the HFA (FHFA). The FHFA title is a recognition of your professional achievements and is granted to heart failure specialists who have distinguished themselves in research, clinical care, teaching and training.

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