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Heart Failure 2026 congress: Leading the evolution in heart failure
“Heart failure management has been advancing steadily over the years, but we are now seeing a rapid rate of change in the field,” explained Professor Antoni Bayes Genis, Heart Failure 2026 Scientific Programme Co-Chair. The congress takes place in Barcelona from 9 to 12 May 2026.
In Memoriam - Professor Eugene Braunwald
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prof. Eugene Braunwald, one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. “Prof. Braunwald was the leading cardiologist of his time. His vision and innovation changed the trajectory of cardiovascular medicine". ESC President, Thomas F. Lüscher.
Ancestry matters in the cardiac screening of elite footballers
An observational study investigated parameters associated with sudden cardiac death across more than 9,000 elite male football players in England. The results presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026 show important ancestry-related differences in cardiac adaptation.
Translating evidence-based "exit points" into clinical action across the cardiovascular continuum
“Our vision is a future where heart disease is no longer an irreversible pathway,” said Prof. Pim van der Harst, Project Coordinator of EXIT-CVD, a project aiming to transform how cardiovascular disease is detected, monitored, and treated by identifying strategic “exit points.”
Heatwaves and coldwaves are increasing cardiovascular events
Heatwaves and coldwaves are associated with increases in major cardiovascular events that are exacerbated by air pollution. Concerning results on the adverse impact of climate change and pollution on cardiovascular risk were presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026.
Improving cardiovascular risk prediction in Latin America and the Caribbean: SCORE2-LAC
A preliminary model to improve the prediction of cardiovascular risk in Latin America and the Caribbean was presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026, the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology.
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Helmut Puererfellner presents key scientific highlights from EHRA 2026, focusing on trials CEPAF, ULYSSES and SOLVE-AF.
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