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Clinical Consensus Statement on vascular access and closure management for electrophysiological interventions in 2025
This episode of EHRA Cardio Talk – Keep the Rhythm, welcomes Tom de Potter, Micaela Ebert, and Stefan Simovic, who discuss the latest clinical consensus statement, highlighting best practices to improve procedural safety and patient outcomes in 2025.
An update on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock
A series of five videos with case presentations and expert discussions on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock, developed by experts in collaboration with the EACVI, EAPCI, EHRA and HFA.
ACVC Simulation School
Join a two-day, hands-on course designed for young professionals in acute cardiovascular care. Gain essential skills through practical sessions and expert-led discussions. Explore real-world clinical scenarios, prepare for your first night shifts, and learn alongside experienced faculty and peers.
2025 Impact Factors just released
Congratulations to all editors-in-chief and their teams of ESC journals for the recent outstanding Impact Factor (IF) results. The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has achieved an Impact Factor of 10 in 2025.
Cardiac screening advice published for military personnel
The rate of sudden cardiac death appears higher in military recruits than in athletes. The first comprehensive framework to guide cardiac evaluation in the Armed Forces has been issued by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) of the ESC and published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,
Congratulation to the ACVC elected members
Discover the results of the ACVC 2026-2028 Board elections.
Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support (tMCS)
We are conducting a survey to assess current clinical practice in the use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for cardiogenic shock. The results will provide an overview of MCS utilisation, identify areas of consensus and variation, and help shape future collaborative research.
Cardio-oncology goes mainstream: exploring the links between two of the world’s biggest killers
Cancer survival is rising, bringing cardiovascular health into sharper focus. Discover why cardio-oncology is rapidly evolving and how the new open-access European Heart Journal – Cardio-Oncology aims to advance research, improve care and foster collaboration across specialties.
The past, present and future of interventional cardiology
Join us on 30 July at 17:00 for an EHJ Dialogue with Prof. Gregg Stone who will explore key research and clinical issues, with a focus on complex percutaneous coronary interventions, structural interventions, and challenges for the future.
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.
EHRA Key Messages App - new titles available
The EHRA Key Messages App contains the main messages of the published scientific documents in a concise format and providing highlights in an accessible format. Discover the new titles.
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.
ACNAP resources on ESC 365
Abstracts and slides from the recent ACNAP 2026 congress are now available. Enjoy these, plus all ACNAP congress resources, webinars and podcasts on ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub. ACNAP Members can enjoy full access as part of their membership benefits.
FOCUS on managing atrial fibrillation
Improve your knowledge – and implementation of current evidence – on managing atrial fibrillation with this month’s FOCUS resources. They include ESC Guidelines, congress presentations, journal articles and more.
The European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: a journal for allied professionals?
In this podcast episode, Editor-in-Chief Prof. Philip Moons, offers a look behind the scenes of this top-ranked international journal and explains why submissions from allied professionals are just as welcome as submissions from nursing colleagues.
Standard-dose direct oral anticoagulants for Asian patients with AF: the definitive case from COMBINE AF
Our latest ESC Cardio Talk features Boyoung Joung, Yonsei University, Seoul (Korea) and Taehyun Hwang, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea).
AI and digital solutions in emergency medicine
Can artificial intelligence improve decision-making in emergency medicine? What role can AI play in triage and patient management, and how close are we to widespread adoption? Wolf Hautz discusses the promise, pitfalls, and future of AI in emergency care.
Revising the EU Medical Device Regulation: putting clinical expertise at the centre
As the EU prepares to revise the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), the ESC is calling for stronger collaboration between regulators and the clinical community. Learn why expert clinical input, robust evidence and a risk-based approach are essential to supporting innovation while maintaining patient safety.
European Heart Journal
Cardiac remodelling and dysfunction in cancer patients receiving cardiotoxic therapies: proteomic and metabolomic profiling.
AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF Expert Consensus Document: Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026)
The Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026) aims to standardise terminology and facilitate a uniform approach for clinicians, researchers, health systems, and policymakers.
EMA workshop: Advancing cardiovascular innovation in Europe
At the recent EMA multi-stakeholder workshop, the ESC highlighted the need to strengthen cardiovascular innovation in Europe. Priorities include more inclusive research, greater patient involvement, better use of registries and digital health, and interoperable data. With initiatives such as #EUSafeHearts, Europe can help drive better outcomes for patients.
Lipoprotein(a): from evidence to clinical action
Our Knowledge Track is a new way to explore cardiovascular science on ESC 365. It offers a focused, expert-curated journey through the evidence that matters most on highly relevant topics. Start exploring key evidence structured around the five clinical decisions that define Lp(a) management today.
Feel at home, make connections, grow with EAPCI Membership
Join our network of interventional cardiology specialists and be part of a supportive community – ready to help you grow, connect, and make a difference in cardiovascular care.
ESC Congress 2026 - Hot Lines Revealed
Explore the Hot Line programme and discover the 59 clinical trials that will be presented in Munich by the experts leading the research. Register by 31 July to benefit from the Late Fee rate.
Polygenic Risk Scores
Explore the new Volume 16 of Cardiovascular Genomics Insights, focused on polygenic risk scores featuring Prof. Jemma Hopewell and her team from University of Oxford as our distinguished guest editor and contributors.
EACVI Board Elections 2026-2028
Ready to take an active role in the EACVI? The call for candidates for the 2026–2028 Board elections opens on 15 July. As an EACVI Member, you can apply for one of several leadership positions. Applications close on 21 August, with voting taking place later this autumn.
Advances in cardiovascular imaging: when flow matters: clinical insights from 4D flow CMR
Alexander Gall welcomes Pankaj Garg to discuss the recent article on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in mitral valve disease, published in the European Heart Journal.
The use of CTCA and multimodality imaging for PCI planning and structural heart interventions
To help the EACVI benchmark current practice against international recommendations, please complete this five-minute survey. It will evaluate how cardiac CT, especially CTCA, supports PCI and structural interventions across Europe.
EAPC Elections 2026-2028: Call for candidates!
Candidates have been announced and the voting platform is now open. Voting members of the EAPC are invited to cast their vote between 2 July and 24 July 2026 (23:59 CEST).
Cardiogenic shock - when to consider MCS
Dr. Cornelia Mărgineanu and Prof. Holger Thiele discuss the practical approach to temporary mechanical circulatory support in heart failure in the latest episode of our HFA Cardio Talk series.
Shape the future of the ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology
Applications are now being accepted for membership in 4 Study Groups and the COOL group.
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.
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.
Spotlight on Ireland
As Ireland prepares for its next EU Council Presidency, cardiologists are calling for a National Cardiovascular Health Plan, stronger prevention measures and action on vaping. Read more about how Ireland’s upcoming Council Presidency could help drive progress in cardiovascular care, equity and outcomes across Ireland and Europe.
Predictors of recurrent venous thromboembolism and bleeding in patients with cancer
Read Dr. Konrad Stepien’s commentary on a meta-analysis exploring recurrence and bleeding risks in cancer-associated VTE. The findings highlight key prognostic factors – including prior VTE, functional status, cancer stage and tumour type – that can help guide personalised anticoagulation decisions.
Heart Failure Matters
In our recent video, Prof. Stefan Störk and Maggie Simpson show how heartfailurematters.org supports healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers with practical, multilingual, guideline-based heart failure resources.
Become an EHRA Member
Get instant access to EHRA content, webinars, 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.
HFA Clinical Trials Course
Advance your clinical trial expertise at the HFA Clinical Trials in Heart Failure Course, 18–20 September 2026 in Naples. HFA members can benefit from a fast-track application until 19 August. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with selection communicated regularly until the course is full.
Our community of heart failure specialists is on LinkedIn!
Follow the HFA community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives.
PCI Guidance by Intracoronary Imaging
How can intracoronary imaging improve the outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Lorenz Raeber discusses important developments of the recent past and looks into the future of image-guided PCI.
Call for EAPCI Committee Members 2026-2028
Join a dynamic committee and help shape the future of the EAPCI. Contribute to impactful projects, support the association’s mission, and drive meaningful change. If you are an EAPCI Member, submit your application by 26 July.
EAPCI 2027 - Submit your abstract by 24 September
Building on its success, the EAPCI Summit has evolved into a congress, bringing together interventional cardiologists, the multidiciplinary Heart Team, and the next generation of specialists to navigate clinical challenges and improve patient outcomes. The call for science is now open - submit your abstracts and clinical cases.
Get certified in cardio-oncology
Set the benchmark for excellence in cardio-oncology. The Cardio-Oncology Certification programme recognises the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies required for practice, with clear assessment standards for professionals across Europe and beyond. The next exam takes place on 8 December.
The role of point-of-care ultrasound in STEMI patients
EAPCI and ACVC are conducting a survey on the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the management of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). While its use continues to expand, evidence and guidance remain limited. We invite you to complete this short survey, which should take no more than 5 minutes.
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.
Submit your research to our newest journal
You can now submit your papers to the newest publication in the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal - Cardio-Oncology. Our journal is seeking clinical, epidemiological, and translational evidence improving both the understanding of cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors and cancers in patients with cardiac conditions.
ESC TV Today – The MADIT-II Trial
MADIT-II fundamentally changed the approach to sudden cardiac death prevention, shifting the focus from documented arrhythmias to proactive risk assessment. ESC TV Today explores the landmark trial that established primary prevention ICD therapy and reshaped clinical practice worldwide.
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.
ESC Guidelines on Cardio-Oncology Survey
The ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology has launched a survey to evaluate how cardiovascular imaging is currently accessed and used for cardiotoxicity risk stratification and surveillance in cancer patients across Europe. Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey.