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Celebrating 10 years of ESC Professional Membership, together

Read the stories from our members across the global cardiology community as they share why they joined, what they value most, and how membership has supported their careers, connections and access to science. 

A mark of excellence in cardiac rhythm care

Become a Fellow of EHRA and receive international recognition for your expertise in cardiac rhythm. Join a distinguished global community of professionals and enjoy exclusive benefits and valuable networking opportunities.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension: from diagnosis to long-term management

Our Knowledge Track is a new way to discover cardiovascular science on ESC 365, offering a focused, expert-curated journey through the evidence that matters most on highly relevant topics. Explore the five clinical decisions that define pulmonary arterial hypertension management.

Dealing with complications in EP

This episode of EHRA Cardio Talk – Keep the Rhythm, welcomes Gerhard Hindricks, Micaela Ebert and Stefan Simovic who discuss how to prevent, manage and learn from complications in EP while highlighting the importance of teamwork, communication, and the emotional impact on physicians and care teams.

ESC Congress 2026 – Live in Munich and on demand wherever you are

This is where the global cardiology community comes together to share the latest science, exchange perspectives and learn from one another. With live-streamed sessions and on-demand access, you can follow the science as it happens, revisit key moments and catch up when it suits you.

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council of Cardio-Oncology election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

CardioPractice – History of cardiology series

The History of Cardiology series continues with part 2 of the history of cardiology and schools of medicine in Italy, by Dr. Riccardo Asteggiano. 

ESC Congress 2026 - even more amazing as a member

From a fabulous lounge, a new Members Garden and free ESC Pocket Guidelines, to masterclasses, discounts at the ESC Shop and much more, your congress will be a cut above as a member. See what else you can expect in Munich.

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council on Cardiovascular Genomics election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028  

We are delighted to announce the Council on Hypertension election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Can a simple fixed-dose BP strategy change secondary prevention after ICH?

Our recent Heart and Stroke blog post on The TRIDENT trial found that adding a once-daily low-dose triple antihypertensive pill to standard care improved long-term blood pressure control and significantly reduced recurrent stroke and major cardiovascular events.

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council on Stroke election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council on Valvular Heart Disease election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Identification of unannotated microproteins involved in endothelial cell homeostasis, dysfunction, and vascular disease

Read the expert comment by Assoc. Prof. Luca Liberale on an article by Mauro Siragusa et al 'Identification of unannotated microproteins involved in endothelial cell homeostasis, dysfunction, and vascular disease'.

Discover your new Council Representatives 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce the Council for Cardiology Practice election results and thank all members who participated in the voting process, contributing to the democratic selection of our new representatives. Find out who they are!

Call for editor-in-chief for our newest journal

The newest addition to the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Interventions, is looking for its inaugural editor-in-chief. If you have extensive editorial experience and a strong ability to foster effective collaborations within the scientific community, we invite you to apply by Tuesday, 20 October.

Mythbusters: Do smartphones interfere with pacemakers and ICDs?

Are smartphones a genuine risk for people with pacemakers and ICDs or does the evidence tell a different story? ESC TV Today investigates.

Impact of CV risk factors on longevity in women and in men

How do cardiovascular risk factors influence life expectancy in women and men? Which risk factors have the greatest impact and what challenges remain in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women? Christina Magnussen discusses sex differences in cardiovascular risk and opportunities to improve prevention.    

Tackling challenging problems with expert answers

This session reflects a key pillar of cardio-oncology: applying evolving evidence to complex clinical scenarios through multidisciplinary discussion and consensus-based decision-making. Watch the free session from the recent ESC Cardio-Oncology Conference.

Policy matters: Pushing back against 'novel' tobacco and nicotine products

Tobacco control policies supported by the ESC have helped cut tobacco use in Europe from nearly 40% in 2002 to 24% in 2023. But new products such as vapes and snus are raising concerns. While often marketed as safer alternatives, Prof. Paul Dendale highlights that their health risks should not be underestimated.

CardioPractice – Inflammation and coronary artery disease

In this month's edition we focus on inflammation and coronary artery disease, an area that continues to reshape our understanding of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. 

ESC Heart & Stroke 2026 and EuroThrombosis 2026

Join us for two days of science, networking and exchange on 13-14 November 2026 in Prague, Czechia. Submit your abstract or case report by 7 September.

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.

EHRA Journal Club - Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure in AF: two trials, one clinical decision

Register today to join Profs. Boveda and Landmesser, and Drs. Recasens, Mandrola and Doshi for a discussion on the current gap in interpretation and clinical application of evidence from the CHAMPION-AF and CLOSURE-AF trials. On 30 September from 18:00 to 19:00 CEST.

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. 

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,

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.

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.

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.

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). 

The EHRA Scientific Initiatives Committee and EHRA Young EP Committee invite you to share your experience in the management of atrial fibrillation in patients aged 80 years and older. Your input will help identify current practices, challenges, and future needs in this growing patient population.

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.

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.

Spotlight: The Platypnoea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome

Why do some patients become breathless only when upright? The platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome is a rare but well-examined cause for positional dyspnoea. ESC TV Today explains.

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. 

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.

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.

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.