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EAPC Certification in Preventive Cardiology
Set the standard in preventive cardiology with our certification programme for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Assess key knowledge and skills for effective practice. The next online exam is on 19 May.
The DORIAN GRAY project
Bridging cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline: The Dorian Gray Project launches its first newsletter! Explore cutting-edge research on cardiovascular and cognitive health – AI, digital twins, and personalised prevention driving healthier ageing and brain-heart resilience across Europe.
Unlock more in 2026 with HFA Membership
Unlock HFA membership benefits: instant access to expert-led content, certification programmes, webinars, courses, journals, grants, toolkits, and exclusive congress savings – all in one place. Join a global community, connect with experts worldwide, and stay ahead. Renew or join today!
ACNAP president Leonie Klompstra looking back
18 months into her presidency, ACNAP President Leonie Klompstra reflects on the highlights and challenges of her term, her leadership approach, the growing visibility of allied professionals within ACNAP and the ESC, and the future direction of ACNAP.
Membership benefits
Unlock more in 2026 with EHRA Membership! Get instant access to EHRA content, webinars, the EP Europace journal, training courses, and exclusive congress savings – all in one membership. Join a global community of clinicians, researchers, nurses, and allied professionals, and stay ahead while connecting with the leaders shaping heart rhythm care.
EHRA Speed Mentoring
Have you ever wanted career advice from a leading heart-rhythm expert? At EHRA 2026, key opinion leaders will be offering individual and group speed mentoring sessions.
EHRA 2026: Register now to benefit from early fees
Step into the heart of global arrhythmia innovation, in Paris or online. Three high-impact days will spotlight the ideas, technologies, and breakthroughs shaping tomorrow’s care. Register by 12 February to benefit from early fees.
Webinar - The device playbook: practical ECG & EGM interpretation for CRT & CSP
Monday, 9 February from 18:00 to 19:00 CET.
With Profs. Christophe Leclercq and Sergio Richter. Free for everyone.
EHRA committees
We are currently inviting EHRA Members who are fully trained heart rhythm specialists or allied professionals to apply for committee positions for the 2026-2028 term. Contribute your expertise to support our community and improve patient care.
DAS-CAM – Leadership & Innovation in Arrhythmia Care
Are you ready to step into the future of arrhythmia care? The DAS-CAM programme develops leadership, management and innovation skills for cardiac arrhythmia specialists, leading to a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Maastricht University. It includes one online module and four in-person modules, from September 2026 to September 2027.
ACNAP Board and Nominating Committee Elections 2026-2028
In 2026, ACNAP will hold member elections for positions on ACNAP’s next 2026-2028 Board and Nominating Committee. Check the timelines and apply.
ACNAP Talk - Introduction to performing qualitative research
Join us for the second talk 'Introduction to performing qualitative research' in our six-part series dedicated to exploring essential aspects of research methodology. Our ACNAP Members have exclusive access to previous ACNAP Talks on demand.
ACNAP Leadership Course in Cardiovascular Research for Nurses & Allied Professionals
Lead the change in cardiovascular research! The ACNAP online course empowers nurses and allied professionals to gain leadership skills, drive evidence-based research, and influence practice. Application deadline: Sunday, 1 February – limited places, secure yours today.
WHO global report on hypertension 2025
Explore the latest global report on hypertension from the World Health Organization.
ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 Call for Clinical Cases
Help your peers build their knowledge by sharing your educational clinical case at ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026. It doesn't have to be unusual or unique - just clear and genuine. If your case is selected, you'll present it in Vienna during the congress.
Recommendations for EU-wide cardiometabolic health checks
A Task Force including the ESC and partners from renal, diabetes and obesity communities proposes an age specific EU blueprint for cardiometabolic health checks. The plan combines lifestyle review with blood pressure, lipids, glucose, kidney and obesity metrics, endorsing opportunistic and systematic checks from under 35 to 65+.
CardioPractice – Volume 37
The January CardioPractice edition explores the heart–mind connection. Discover person-centred strategies and expert insights in two podcasts, plus a special interview with ESC President Prof. Cecilia Linde. Be part of the conversation!
GLP-1 RAs and HFpEF: From Mechanism to Clinical Practice
If you're managing patients with HFpEF, this issue of Bench to Bedside is for you. Explore how GLP-1 receptor agonists (and GIP agonists) are opening up new possibilities in treatment, and more!
ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 Call for Abstracts
Submit your abstract before 29 January 2026 for the second edition of ESC Cardio-Oncology.
New clinical consensus statement on older adults and frail patients
Cardiovascular diseases, prevention, and management of complications in older adults and frail patients treated for elective or post-traumatic hip orthopaedic interventions.
New ESC Pocket Guidelines App
Your ESC Pocket Guidelines App has a major update. Enjoy the same trusted content in a refreshed, user-friendly format, with immediate access to the 2023, 2024 and 2025 guidelines – earlier versions coming soon. Update or download now for the latest evidence-based recommendations.
Cardio Genomics 2026
The second edition of ESC Cardio Genomics takes place in Munich, 4–5 December 2026.
This two-day on-site meeting boosts genetic and genomic literacy to improve patient care. Abstract submission and registration open 23 March 2026. Join us and advance your expertise in cardiovascular genomics!
Frontiers in CardioVascular Biomedicine (FCVB) 2026
Taking place from 17 to 19 April in Leuven, Belgium, FCVB is the place where basic and translational cardiovascular biomedicine professionals come together. Register by 17 February to save the most.
The cardiovascular professional of tomorrow: redefining basic research in the age of artificial intelligence
In this new European Heart Journal interview, Prof. Cinzia Perrino reveals how AI accelerates discoveries and tackles complex data. Will it replace scientists or reshape their work? Discover why the future lies in human–AI collaboration – and what that means for cardiovascular science.
ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026
Register today to join your community at #ACVC26 in Lisbon. Explore the Scientific Programme, designed for real-world acute scenarios with interactive sessions, rapid decision-making, and collaboration across the Heart Team. ACVC Members save on registration.
EuroACHD 2026
The leading event for adult congenital heart disease
ESC Heart & Stroke 2026 and EuroThrombosis 2026
Join us for two days of science, networking and intense exchanges on 13-14 November 2026 in Prague, Czechia. Registration and abstracts submission will open Spring 2026.
The 50th EWGCCE Meeting
Register now for the 50th Annual Meeting of the ESC Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology, 6–8 July in Leuven, Belgium. Join us for inspiring lectures, dynamic posters, and networking. Submit your abstract and apply for a grant – be part of this milestone event!
European Heart Journal – Valvular and Structural Heart Disease
Read the latest advance articles and submit your papers to the newest publication in the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal – Valvular and Structural Heart Disease (EHJ-VSHD).
EACVI Cardiac Computed Tomography Course 2026
This hands-on course for cardiologists and radiologists combines lectures, case reviews and image analysis to develop skills in CCT physics, acquisition, interpretation, and clinical application for ESC Certification. It also prepares participants for the EACVI Cardiac CT Certification Exam. Special discounts for EACVI Members. 16–18 April (Nice, France).
EACVI Imaging Challenge
Do you have a challenging and complex imaging case, whether single or multimodality? Submit now and yours could be selected the Case of the Month and win you a free registration to EACVI 2026!
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.
How to read and interpret a genetic testing report in inherited cardiovascular conditions
In this upcoming webinar, join leading experts Profs. Antoine Bondue, Stefan Kaab, and Assoc. Prof. Luis Rocha Lopes for practical insights on how to read and interpret a genetic testing report. On Monday, 2 February from 18:00 to 19:00 CET. Free for everyone.
Join the new ACNAP Membership referral programme
Help shape the future of cardiovascular care by inviting your colleagues to join ACNAP. Enjoy exclusive savings, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on our community. Get your referral code and start spreading the word today!
EACVI Research and Innovation News
Discover the latest issue of EACVI Research and Innovation News, highlighting recently published research papers on cardiovascular imaging, commented on by the EACVI Scientific Committee.
EAPC Journal Club in collaboration with ASPC
The next online event will discuss the article ‘Reassessing the association between age at menarche and cardiovascular disease: observational and Mendelian randomization analyses’, featuring Prof. Martha Gulati and Drs. Sanne Peters, Priyanka Satish, Jana Schellenberg and Buket Akinci.
EAPCI Summit 2026 - 19–20 February
Join us at the forefront of innovation, where new theories and techniques are demonstrated for the first time. Engage in high-level debate, hands-on workshops, and simulation-based training, with practical frameworks, open discussion, and emerging research shaping the future of interventional cardiology. EAPCI Members enjoy complimentary registration.
Congratulations to the new editor-in-chief
We’re thrilled to announce that Prof. Bianca Rocca will take the helm of the of the European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy from 1 February 2026. A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Stefan Agewall, the founding editor, for shaping the journal’s success and advancing cardiovascular pharmacotherapy worldwide.
Europe may be approaching a new nicotine-driven cardiovascular crisis
Rising youth addiction, aggressive marketing, and regulatory gaps are major concerns highlighted in this consensus paper. These products are not harmless and cause vascular injury from first exposure. The plan calls for flavour bans, nicotine-based taxation, plain packaging and ad restrictions.
Heart and Stroke Blog
Read the latest blog post 'No evidence of stroke risk reduction in patients with atrial cardiopathy undergoing anticoagulation therapy for secondary prevention'
Best of 2025 in Acute Cardiovascular Care
An overview of the latest data presented throughout 2025 at the congresses of the Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC), American College of Cardiology (ACC), European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American Heart Association (AHA). Free for everyone.
Integrated interventional cardiology: a joint strategy of the ESC and EAPCI
Curious about what’s coming at #EAPCI26? This new article from ESC President Prof. Lüscher and EAPCI President Prof. Chieffo reveals the breakthroughs you can’t miss and outlines their vision for integrated interventional cardiology.
ACVC Cardio Talk
Let's protect hearts around Christmas! With Profs. C. Hassager (Copenhagen, DK) and S. Price (London, GB).
EHRA Cardio Talk
Listen to the latest episode featuring Kristina Haugaa, Augusto Meretta and Stefan Simovic discussing how to diagnose and manage arrhythmias safely during pregnancy, balancing maternal and foetal health through multidisciplinary, evidence-based care.
ESC Basic Research Fellowship
Spend a year working in a European research laboratory outside your current institution through the ESC Basic Research Fellowship. This programme supports young scientists pursuing preclinical research and offers the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art techniques. If you are a researcher under 40.
New ESC Chat – Your Guidelines Companion
ESC Chat is based exclusively on current ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and gives you answers to your guidelines-related questions. Plus, it will display the relevant section of the guideline.
EACVI Certification in Multi-Modality Imaging (MMI)
Do you hold a valid Level 2 (or above) EACVI certification across two or more different imaging modalities? You may qualify to request the EACVI Certification in Multi-Modality Imaging.
Tips, tricks, and pitfalls when applying for EACVI certification
In this latest episode Drs. John-Paul Carpenter and Luna Gargani discuss the current EACVI certification programmes and how to apply.
EACVI/ESCR Joint Summit
The second EACVI/ESCR Joint Summit takes place on 8 May in Zurich, bringing together radiologists and cardiologists from across Europe. Discover the latest in cardiovascular imaging, innovation and AI. Join your peers to advance patient care and shape the future of imaging.
Injectable therapies with cardiovascular benefits
ACNAP offers educational resources on injectable therapies for healthcare professionals, patients with cardiovascular conditions, and caregivers. Explore videos and materials in English, Italian, and French to support safe and effective use.