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Avoidable inequalities in cardiovascular care are still costing lives, but where are the gaps?

Cardiovascular disease remains one of Europe’s biggest health challenges, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.

Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease

Eating foods containing common preservative food additives may increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.

Limit ultra processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts

A decade of research shows ultra-processed foods are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal today.

New positive data on old drugs: Digitalis reduces heart failure events

Analyses supporting the use of digitalis glycosides in patients with heart failure were presented in a Late-Breaking Science session today at Heart Failure 2026.

‘Lemon-on-sticks’ phenotype indicates poor prognosis in heart failure

Analyses identified a high-risk subgroup of patients with low body mass index and high waist-to-hip ratio – described as the ‘lemon-on-sticks’ phenotype – who had a high disease burden and poor outcomes, according to results presented today at Heart Failure 2026.

Findings from the first randomised trial assessing RNA therapy in heart failure

Results from the first randomised trial evaluating microRNA inhibition in heart failure were presented today at Heart Failure 2026.

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.

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