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Informing EU policy, advancing national cardiovascular health plans and addressing critical challenges
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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+.
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.
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.
Greek screening campaign aims to reach 5.5 million people
The ESC is coordinating expert input on cardiometabolic checks – defining what to screen, when, and for whom. The spotlight is on Greece, where an unprecedented initiative aims to screen millions of people for cardiovascular risk factors. A bold step towards a culture of prevention and healthier lives.
A shared mission for global cardiovascular health
Improving heart health on a population-wide scale
At the European Society of Cardiology, we are united by a shared mission to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the number one cause of death globally.
We translate cutting-edge science, real-world data and clinical expertise into meaningful action, while championing prevention, equity and healthier communities. Through public health research, data collection and clinical registries, we work to ensure that every person can live a longer, healthier life.
Together with our partners, we shape EU policy, advance national cardiovascular health plans and address critical challenges such as gender equality, geographic inclusion, sustainability and the responsible use of AI in heart care.
The EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
Sharing independent, trustworthy evidence and uniting voices
Alongside our partners, we have been advocating for cardiovascular health for all at a European level for more than a decade.
Sharing independent, trustworthy evidence and uniting the voices of clinicians, researchers and patients to inspire political action.
In a historic milestone, the European Commission launched the first-ever Safe Hearts Plan, marking a major step forward in protecting the heart health of every European citizen. We are proud to have contributed to this plan, as well as driving progress for national cardiovascular health plans to meet the specific needs of countries across Europe.
Join us as we continue the journey toward implementing this landmark plan, ensuring its impact reaches communities across Europe.
Our Priorities
We believe that cardiovascular health is a right – not a privilege.
Our priorities reflect our commitment
Preventing disease, closing and tackling inequalities across gender and geography, and promoting the responsible use of digital health and AI to improve patient outcomes ethically and effectively.
We also work to safeguard health technologies through sound regulation so patients can benefit from safe, timely innovations. Understanding that a healthy planet is essential for healthy hearts, we champion sustainability across policy, practice and within our own organisation.
Explore how we’re building a healthier, more equitable and more sustainable future for every heart.
Public health in action
To improve heart health for everyone, we turn evidence into action.
Our public health initiatives are grounded in evidence-based data.
Strengthened by collaborative public health partnerships and brought to life through interactive workshops and events with a wide range of stakeholders.
By sharing facts and figures, co-creating solutions and engaging across sectors, we drive meaningful change – reducing inequalities, informing policy and advancing cardiovascular health on a population-wide scale.
