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NEW: AortiCare Toolkit
Our new tailored resource supports healthcare professionals and patients across the full care pathway in aortic valve disease – from diagnosis and treatment to intervention.
Sub-Agatston Coronary Calcification on Non-Contrast Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Risk
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
FOCUS on Cardio-Rheumatology
Improve your knowledge – and implementation of current evidence – on cardio-rheumatology with this month’s FOCUS resources. They include ESC Guidelines, congress presentations, journal articles and more.
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. Discover the results.
New podcasts series – ESC Cardio Talk: Cardio-Oncology
Discover the new podcast series from the ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology, designed to help you navigate common cardio-oncology questions you may face in your clinical practice.
Conducting literature reviews
Join us for the fifth talk of our six-part series dedicated to exploring essential aspects of research methodology. On 12 May fr24 June from 16:00-17:00. ACNAP Members have exclusive access to previous ACNAP Talks on demand.
ESC Congress 2026 – see the programme
This year's Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence explores how AI is becoming a co-pilot, enhancing precision, speed, and safety in patient care. Discover AI in action, from diagnosis to delivery, through hands-on sessions, live demonstrations, and immersive learning.
New Levels of Evidence for ESC Guidelines: what changed and why it matters
Join our ESC webinar on 19 June at 18:00 to explore the revised Level of Evidence framework. Gain clarity on evidence grading, key methodological principles, and what this evolution means for clinical trials and future guideline recommendations in cardiovascular care.
Beyond ischaemia and anatomy
Listen to our latest ESC Cardio Talk podcast with Edoardo Conte and Daniele Andreini, Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Hospital IRCCS, Milan (Italy) and Gal Tsaban, Mayo Clinic, Rochester (USA), on functional capacity as a stage-specific prognostic driver in advanced coronary atherosclerosis
Sneak preview of the ACNAP 2026 congress
Dr. Kletsiou, Chair of the ACNAP Congress Programme Committee, and Dr. Santaularia, Committee Member, share what to expect from ACNAP 2026 and offer practical tips to help delegates make the most of their congress experience.
Metabolomic Fingerprints Reveal Distinct Mechanisms in HFpEF and HFrEF
Translational Science for You
European Heart Journal
Avoidable inequalities remain in cardiovascular disease burden and care. Explore the cardiovascular disease statistics 2025 from ESC Atlas - 5th edition, just published in the EHJ.
ESC Cardio‑Oncology 2026 – register now
Join us in Vienna from 19-20 June. Over two days, cardiologists, oncologists, haematologists, radiotherapists and allied professionals will come together in a multidisciplinary forum like no other. Register today!
ESC Chat achieves CE Class I certification
This certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation recognises ESC Chat as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals, providing easy access to ESC Guidelines. Its responses are grounded in ESC guidance, with clear structure and referenced sources to support everyday practice.
CardioPractice – History of cardiology series
The CardioPractice special “History of cardiology” series continues with an article on the influence of the Islamic school of cardiology by Profs. Ghada Youssef, Hussein Heshmat and Dr Moustafa Abd Rabou (Cairo, Egypt and UAE).
Advances in cardiovascular imaging
Mariana Brandão welcomes Nuno Cardim to discuss the recently published EACVI consensus statement on the role of multimodality cardiac imaging in the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
EACVI Research and Innovation News
Discover a new selection of the most interesting recently published research papers on cardiovascular imaging, commented on by members of the EACVI Scientific Committee.
Feel at home, make connections, with an HFA Membership
Join a global community of heart failure specialists, connect with experts worldwide, and be part of a supportive network. Get instant access to expert-led content, certification programmes, webinars, courses, journals and grants.
Essential resources for interventional cardiologists
Interventional cardiology uses minimally invasive techniques that transform cardiovascular care – offering safer, faster treatments and improving outcomes. Explore our resources, guidelines and training to grow your expertise.
EACVI 2026: Submission deadlines fast approaching
Shape the future of cardiovascular imaging – submit your abstract by 21 May or clinical case by 2 June to EACVI 2026 (3 to 5 December 2026 in Milan, Italy).
EAPCI Journal Club - STORM-PE on 4 June
Our upcoming webinar provides insights on how to apply updated evidence from the STORM-PE trial to refine decision-making and multidisciplinary management strategies for patients with intermediate to high-risk pulmonary embolism.
EHRA Activity Report
Read about EHRA's achievements and key highlights in our recently released 2025 Activity Report.
EHRA Studio by ESC TV
Our expert-led discussion on the new EHRA Consensus Document on Pulsed Field Ablation, hosted by Atul Verma with Helmut Puererfellner and Michael Kühne, covers scientific foundations, clinical impact, and practical guidance for advancing ablation care.
Discover your new HFA Representatives 2026-2028
We are delighted to announce the HFA election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out how they are!
EAPC Sports Cardiology Course
This dynamic course on 1 September in Munich will equips you with the latest strategies to evaluate athletes with cardiovascular disease, combining practical insight, expert guidance and real-world cases to support confident decision-making.
Our global cardio-oncology community is on LinkedIn!
Follow the cardio-oncology community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
ESC TV Today: Biomarkers in Heart Failure
As biomarkers take on a growing role in heart failure care, how can they improve diagnosis, guide treatment, and identify patients at risk of disease progression? What is the evolving role of NT-proBNP alongside imaging, implantable devices, and emerging biomarkers? Lynne Warner Stevenson discusses the future of personalised heart failure care.
The ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease today and the vision for tomorrow
FInd out about the vision of the ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease, which brings together multidisciplinary expertise to improve diagnosis, management and outcomes in this rapidly evolving field.
HFA Fundamentals+
This new on-demand video series from the HFA Young Committee aims to bridge the gap between basic heart failure training and advanced courses. It features short, practical, and easy-to-access modules based on the HFA core curricula, supporting harmonised learning for young cardiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals across Europe.
Feel at home, make connections, grow with our Membership
Join our network of hypertension specialists and be part of a supportive community – ready to help you grow, connect, and make a difference in cardiovascular care.
Feel at home, make connections, grow with ACNAP Membership
Join the network of cardiovascular nurses and allied professionals and be part of a supportive community – ready to help you grow, connect, and make a difference in cardiovascular care.
Improving cardiovascular risk prediction in Latin America and the Caribbean with SCORE2-LAC
Cardiovascular risk varies across populations. To reduce inequalities in care, the European Society of Cardiology and the Inter-American Society of Cardiology are developing SCORE2-LAC, a tailored risk prediction tool designed specifically for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our cardiology practice community is on LinkedIn!
Follow the cardiology practice community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
Our hypertension community is on LinkedIn!
Follow the hypertension council community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
In Memoriam - Professor Ronen Beeri
The ESC extends its sincere condolences to the family, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of working with Professor Ronen Beeri.
Basic science travel grants for ESC Congress 2026
If you are a member of the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science and your abstract has been accepted for ESC Congress 2026, you are invited to apply for a travel grant. Please submit your application by Monday, 22 June.
Same-day discharge after invasive procedures
As evidence grows, is same-day discharge after EP procedures the new standard of care? Which patients can be safely discharged early after EP and other procedures, and what barriers limit wider adoption? Julia Vogler shares insights from the recently published EHRA consensus document
AcuteCVDays 2026
From 4 May to 7 June, enjoy free and unlimited access to a selection of educational resources related to cardiogenic shock in all its different facets. In partnership with the EACVI, EHRA, EAPCI and HFA.
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
EAPCI-ACVC Cardiogenic Shock School
Following the successful launch of the EAPCI-ACVC Cardiogenic Shock School Level 1 in Paris last year, the second edition will take place on 16–18 September in Milan, Italy. Registration opens soon.
Post myocardial infarction – how to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart failure
Dr. Novi Yanti Sari speaks with Dr Michelle Bloom about the intersection between cardio-oncology and heart failure on the latest episode of our HFA Cardio Talk series.
M&PD 2026 - submit your abstract
M&PD brings the field's most pressing advances to Berlin – from genetics, multiomics, and AI, to novel therapies in HCM, DCM, inflammatory cardiomyopathies and restrictive phenotypes. Submit your abstract by 18 August.
Our community of heart rhythm experts is on LinkedIn!
Follow the EHRA community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
HFA Research and Training Grants
Benefit from a grant of up to €10,000 to gain hands-on experience and new skills in an ESC member country outside your own. Choose from HFA pre-accredited ICARe-HF Quality of Care Centres, or propose a centre that aligns with your project.
Elevate your expertise with ESC eLearning
Boost your cardiovascular prevention skills with our flexible online course on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). A 20% discount is available to EAPC Members.
EHJ-ACVC Highlights
This month’s EHJ-ACVC Highlights spotlights groundbreaking research and educational insights tackling some of the most pressing challenges in acute cardiovascular care.
EACVI Imaging Grants
Advance your career in cardiovascular imaging with an EACVI Grant. Open to specialists under 40 from ESC member and affiliated countries, these grants support 3–6 months of advanced clinical training or a 12-month research placement at a leading academic centre abroad.
Workplace equity in cardiac imaging: share your experience
Help shape workplace equity in cardiac imaging. Share your experience on work–life balance, opportunities and discrimination by completing our cross-gender survey today.
Our basic cardiovascular science community is on LinkedIn!
Follow the basic cardiovascular science community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
ACNAP 2026 – Register today
Exchange perspectives, gain practical insights, and translate ideas into better care at our annual congress taking place on 12 and 13 June in Sophia Antipolis, France. ACNAP Members benefit from great savings on registration.