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The latest science, public health and community news from the ESC and the world of cardiology
AI outperforms conventional diagnosis for certain types of heart attacks
Artificial intelligence–based interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) outperformed standard diagnostic pathways for the detection of occlusive myocardial infarction, according to a study presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026.
Our ESC Patient Forum is seeking new members
"Sharing our stories with clinicians is invaluable. Every patient is different, and true progress comes when we work together as one team." – Paul McGreavy, ESC Patient Forum Member. Do you know someone who may be interested? Please invite them to apply.
ESC launches guidelines for patients to empower women with CVD to make informed pregnancy health decisions
A new patient version of ESC Guidelines, published on International Women’s Day, aim to empower women living with cardiovascular disease to make informed decisions about pregnancy and birth and support them to be more involved in shared decision making.
AI can predict risk of serious heart disease from mammograms
The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study shows that AI can be used to assess the build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries of the breast from the standard X-ray mammography scans that are currently used in routine breast cancer screening.
The year in cardiovascular medicine 2025
This series brings you the standout advances, breakthroughs, and essential insights from the past year – all expertly curated by leading voices in the field.
New Research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels
A new randomised, double-blind crossover study of 74 healthy participants shows that a single night of road traffic noise can have measurable impacts on health. Participants exposed to nighttime traffic noise, typical of those living in a city, experienced impaired blood vessel function, raised heart rate, and blood protein changes linked to inflammation and stress responses.
ESC TV Today - Special focus on atrial fibrillation
How relevant is atrial fibrillation burden? Is pulsed field ablation a game changer? What is the optimal medical therapy after AF ablation? Experts Jason Andrade, Arian Sultan, and Michiel Rienstra share their insights. Plus, a spotlight on the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’.
ESC TV Today
Expert insights
- Atrial fibrillation burden: clinical relevance of a new outcome with Jason Andrade
- Pulsed field ablation: game changer? with Arian Sultan
- Drug treatment following atrial fibrillation ablation with Michiel Rienstra
- Spotlight on the holiday heart syndrome
- Cardiology this Week: must-see recent trials
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