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ESC elections – final slate revealed
It's an election year for the ESC and we are pleased to announce the final slate of candidates for the 2026 ESC Elections, as approved by the ESC Nominating Committee 2024-2026.
Milestones: the 4S Trial
Published in 1994, the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study, known as the 4S trial, marked a turning point in cardiovascular prevention. Discover the landmark evidence that reshaped thinking on cholesterol and coronary heart disease.
Barriers preventing consideration of environmental risk factors by cardiologists
Environmental exposures – air, water and soil pollution, climate change, noise and chemicals – are significant cardiovascular risk factors, linked to heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Despite millions of deaths yearly, translation of this evidence into routine clinical practice remains limited.
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.
Cyprus building on momentum of EU Safe Hearts Plan
EU and national cardiovascular plans took centre stage in Nicosia last week, where experts explored how AI could transform cardiovascular health. Discussions highlighted how trustworthy, validated AI can boost prevention, enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis, support integrated care, and addressed barriers to digital adoption.
European Heart Journal - call for editor-in-chief
We are looking for an internationally recognised expert to lead as the next editor-in-chief of the European Heart Journal, our flagship academic journal and one of the world’s leading publications in cardiovascular medicine.
From diagnosis to advocacy: Richard Mindham on why patients matter
At the EACH Summit in Brussels last December, leaders and patients explored how technology, data and mental health shape cardiovascular care. Richard shares how lived experience drives better policy and person-centred care. Read his story and why patient voices count.
Political advocacy: How cardiologists are making an impact
Beyond their clinics and hospitals, ESC volunteers are fighting for patients in the halls of power. From shaping EU health policy to championing safer devices, our passionate experts prove that cardiologists not only save lives at the point of care, they are changing systems for generations to come.