Acute Coronary Syndromes and Acute Cardiac Care
Essential resources for acute cardiac care
Dedicated to supporting acute cardiac professionals
Essential guide to our acute cardiovascular care resources
Acute coronary care and the wider field of acute cardiac care are critical medical and patient frontiers where timely, expert intervention truly saves lives.
The field is marked by complex challenges and profound responsibilities every day, which is why we're dedicated to supporting acute cardiac professionals at every stage of their career.
Whether you're a seasoned cardiologist or an aspiring medical student, this page is your essential guide to our acute cardiovascular care resources, where you can discover cutting-edge guidelines, engaging educational content, and invaluable professional development opportunities.
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Guidelines for acute cardiovascular care
Our guidelines strengthen how you treat cardiovascular patients, providing comprehensive clinical guidance on early diagnosis, risk stratification, and tailored treatments, including anti-thrombotic therapy and revascularisation.
2025 ESC Clinical Consensus Statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease
This clinical consensus statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease highlights the multidirectional relationship between mental health, cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease and its impact on cardiovascular risk and prognosis.
2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy
The current Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy support health care professionals to manage and care for women with cardiovascular diseases before, during and after pregnancy.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
The present guideline has been developed to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). For the first time, the present guideline presents recommendations for management of patients across the entire spectrum of ACS in one document.
2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes
The current guidelines for managing chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) are intended to assist in diagnosing and initiating treatment for individuals with suspected CCS, as well as in the longterm management of patients with confirmed CCS.
Congresses & Events
Acute cardiovascular care events and meetings
Educational Resources
Educational resources on acute coronary syndromes and acute cardiac care
We offer a wealth of educational resources on acute cardiac care. From online courses to webinars and clinical tools, we provide practical, expert guidance to support your continuing education and empower you in managing acute cardiovascular conditions.
Handbook of Acute CardioVascular Monitoring
Our handbook on acute CV monitoring provides all you need to know to monitor acute cardiovascular patients.
Handbook on Mechanical Circulatory Support
Get clear, systematic guide to principles, indications, and practical management of mechanical circulatory support.
Acute Cardiac Care Certification
Certification organised by the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (ACVC).
Communities
Our Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC)
Our dedicated and global community drives multidisciplinary excellence.
We support you in improving acute cardiovascular disease management by fostering scientific exchange, offering key educational resources, and organising impactful events and an annual congress.
Join ACVC!
Joining the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC) offers numerous benefits for intensive and acute cardiac care specialists, including:
You can enjoy:
Webinars
Elevate your expertise with acute cardiovascular care webinars on ESC 365
Engage with experts live, earn continuing medical education (CME) credits, or catch up on demand.
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Podcasts Heading: Receive the latest insights and news
Gain expert insights into acute cardiac care, covering key concepts and groundbreaking developments in our field
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Meet the Experts
Our acute cardiac care community thrives thanks to the dedication of our volunteers whose passion and expertise drive our community forward.
Professor Pascal Vranckx
EHJ-Acute CardioVascular Care Editor-in-Chief
Professor Alessandro Sionis
Congress Co-Chair & ACVC President-Elect 2024-2026
Doctor Hannah Schaubroeck
ESC Acute CardioVascular Care Congress Chairperson 2026
Professor Ingo Ahrens
President of ACVC 2024-2026