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You could be the next Fellow of the ESC (FESC)
Be recognised for your outstanding achievements and contributions to cardiovascular medicine by becoming a Fellow of the ESC and discover the career-enhancing benefits will serve you every day of the year. Submit your application by 30 September.
What is the cardiologist of the future
What will it take to be a cardiologist in the age of AI? ESC President Thomas Lüscher explores how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiovascular medicine, from diagnosis and imaging to education and patient care, and highlights the skills that will define the cardiologists of tomorrow.
Why aren't more women seeking recognition for excellence?
Hear from three leading professionals who share their paths to becoming a Fellow of the ESC. Only 21% of FESC are women. Find out why and learn what the ESC is doing to achieve gender equity, in the FESC community, and beyond.
2025 Impact Factors just released
Congratulations to the Editors-in-Chief and their teams for their outstanding contribution to the ESC Journal Family. This year highlights the exceptional performance of the European Heart Journal, as well as the first Impact Factor for EHJ – Open, marking an important milestone.
Latvia leads the way with its national CV health plan
Latvia provides a compelling example of how the ambitions of the EU Safe Hearts Plan can be translated into concrete national action. Cardiologists in the country have played a central role in shaping a new CV health plan, which will run until 2027.
ESC election results revealed
Election results for the next mandate are now available. Thank you to all candidates who put their names forward and to all National Cardiac Societies and ESC Associations, Councils and Working Groups for voting.
NEW: ESC Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease – for patients
Designed for patients and their families, our new guide provides an overview of the recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of common types of heart valve diseases. Share it with your patients to support informed discussions and shared decision making with their healthcare teams
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.