Hypertension
Essential resources for hypertension
Improving lives across the hypertension spectrum
Leading the way in hypertension science and knowledge
Approximately one third of the global population aged 30-79 years is living with hypertension (high blood pressure), a major cause of premature death worldwide. Yet an estimated 600 million adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition.
We aim to reduce the global burden of high blood pressure by delivering trusted science and guidance. Our wide array of resources, including the ESC Journal family and ESC 365, ensure that researchers and clinicians stay informed about the latest thinking and discoveries in this field.
ESC CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Our guidelines help you weigh up the risks and benefits in your decision making
2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias
This 2025 Focused Update addresses changes in recommendations for the treatment of dyslipidaemias based on new evidence published since the 2019 version, up until 31 March 2025.
2024 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension
Our guidelines support healthcare professionals with the diagnosis and management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension.
2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a pathophysiological disorder, which may involve multiple clinical conditions and may be associated with a variety of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
CONGRESSES & EVENTS
Global learning and collaboration
Keep pace with the latest science and clinical practice in hypertension at our congresses.
Educational resources
Accelerate your career
Empower your career with targeted resources and funding opportunities designed to build your skills and deepen your expertise and knowledge in all aspects of hypertension.
Education
Consult the educational resources from the ESC Council on Hypertension.
CVD Prevention Toolbox
Through its prevention programmes, the ESC has developed several educational materials and decision making tools to support health professionals and policy makers in their daily practice, in close collaboration with the EAPC.
FOCUS on elevated blood pressure and hypertension
Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses,
ESC Mentoring
Your online mentoring platform for one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!
Communities
Connect with our worldwide community
We’re committed to advancing the field of hypertension.
The Council on Hypertension welcomes all healthcare professionals actively involved or interested in the field of hypertension. More than 2,300 colleagues from over 100 countries are already members – join this global community today.
Not a member yet?
Joining the Council of Hypertension offers numerous benefits
for healthcare professionals specialising in the various cardiovascular aspects of hypertension.
You can enjoy:
Webinars
Deepen your expertise via our webinars
We offer educational and insightful webinars on all facets of hypertension from guidelines to comorbidities to emerging research.
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ESC ONLINE LEARNING
Access expert online courses, training and certification via our eLearning platform
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Podcasts
Listen to the latest hypertension developments
Featuring key opinion leaders, our ESC Cardio Talk podcast provides you with educational content and discussions on hypertension, including new guidelines, treatment strategies and management challenges.
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OUR VOLUNTEERS
A global community of hypertension experts
Professor Isabella Sudano
Chairperson of the ESC Council on Hypertension 2024-2026
Professor Gianfranco Parati
Past Chairperson of the ESC Council on Hypertension 2024-2026
Professor Eva Gerdts
Chairperson-Elect of the ESC Council on Hypertension 2024-2026