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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). 

EHJ Dialogues

Join us on 28 May at 17:00 for an EHJ Dialogue with Prof. Andreas Zeiher. In this epidode he reflects on how our understanding of ischaemic heart disease has evolved over recent decades, sharing insights from his own contributions to advancing the field.

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. 

EU pharmaceutical reform shows the value of sustained advocacy

The Council and the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee have backed a revised EU medicines framework, marking the first major update in over 20 years. This milestone follows years of negotiation and engagement with stakeholders, including the ESC. 

European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease

Multimodality Assessment of Right Ventricular Function in Tricuspid Regurgitation and Its Impact on Outcomes in Patients undergoing Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions.

Bringing cardiologists’ voice to Europe through advocacy – every day

European health policy is moving fast, from cardiovascular health plans to medicines reform. Beyond the headlines, the ESC continues its long term advocacy efforts, building trusted relationships with EU institutions to deliver lasting benefits for cardiovascular health.

EHRA Activity Report

Read about EHRA's achievements and key highlights in our recently released 2025 Activity Report.

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.

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.

ESC Congress 2026 – register by 31 May to save the most

In Munich we will champion responsible progress, while celebrating the human connection that drives discovery. This is the place where transformation becomes collective. Because amid algorithms and automation, cardiology’s heartbeat remains human and progress begins with people. It begins with YOU.

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.

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).

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. Apply by 1 June!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Highlights from the cellular biology and function of the Heart Biennial Meeting 2025

Leading basic and translational cardiovascular scientists gathered in Naples for three days to explore interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging research themes and innovative approaches shaping the future of cardiovascular science. 

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.

ESC Cardio‑Oncology 2026 – register by 19 May

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 early and save.

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.

Cardiovascular health takes centre stage at the European Parliament

MEPs in Brussels recenlty received cardiovascular health checks to promote early detection and prevention. Led by Romana Jerković, with support from the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health, the initiative reinforces the 'Know Your Numbers' message at a key moment for EU health policy.

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.

Catch up on sessions from EHRA 2026

With a record-breaking 7,100 participants, EHRA 2026 gathered the arrhythmia community together for three days of practical, hands-on learning, meaningful discussion and lively debate. Watch the presentations on ESC 365.

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. 

Re-do AF procedures

This episode of EHRA Cardio Talk – Keep the Rhythm, welcomes Antonio Frontera, Jacopo Imberti and Stefan Simovic who discuss insights on managing atrial fibrillation recurrences after pulmonary vein isolation, strategies for redo proceduresand key recommendations from the latest EHRA consensus on post-ablation atrial tachycardias.

ESC TV Today: Genetics and Genetic Testing in HCM

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy follows autosomal dominant inheritance. Should all patients and their relatives be tested? What do the results mean in clinical practice? Caroline Coats breaks down how genetics informs diagnosis, differential diagnosis, risk assessment, and family screening.     

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.

EAPCI Board 2026–2028: Call for candidates

We are inviting active and committed volunteers to take on leadership roles for the 2026-2028 mandate. Shape the association's direction and represent our community. The call for applications is open until 29 May.

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 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. 

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. 

In Memoriam - Professor Eugene Braunwald

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prof. Eugene Braunwald, one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. “Prof. Braunwald was the leading cardiologist of his time. His vision and innovation changed the trajectory of cardiovascular medicine". ESC President, Thomas F. Lüscher.

Congratulations to the new editor-in-chief

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Thomas Marwick will be the first Editor-in-Chief of the new European Heart Journal – Cardio-Oncology. Prof. Marwick will participate in the Inaugural Session at ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026.

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.

Time for physiological pacing in heart failure?

As physiological pacing gains momentum in heart failure care, does it protect from pacemaker-induced cardiac dysfunction? Does it have advantages over traditional biventricular pacing? Who benefits most and what barriers remain to wider adoption? Haran Burri shares the latest evidence and practical insights.  

Highlights from EHRA 2026

Helmut Puererfellner presents key scientific highlights from EHRA 2026, focusing on trials CEPAF, ULYSSES and SOLVE-AF.

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

Explore resources from ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026

All the presentations from ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 are now available on ESC 365 – the cardiology knowledge hub, exclusively for ACVC Members. If you're not yet a member, join today to enjoy unlimited, year-long access.

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. 

EU NextGen project advances personalised cardiology

Healthcare is the fastest growing EU expenditure. The need for personalised care in cardiology is rising, but integrating diverse data into artificial intelligence (AI) models remains a challenge. The EU NextGen project will combine sources, including genomic sequencing, to advance personalised cardiology.

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.

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

Prioritising prevention and early detection for all

Our recent interview with leading experts highlights the key elements that should be part of a CV health check, and why they matter for prevention, follow up and long-term heart health.

FOCUS on Cardiovascular Disease in Women

This month, we bring you great resources on the right ventricle (RV) with practical approaches in clinical management and resources to helo you assess patients with RV.

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. 

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. 

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.