Obesity and Cardiovascular Health
Essential resources for obesity and cardiovascular health
Supporting better health outcomes in obesity and cardiovascular disease
Managing obesity is a key step toward reducing cardiovascular risk
Obesity puts added strain on the heart and blood vessels, making it a leading cause of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and overall cardiovascular risk. Effectively managing obesity is essential for improving patient outcomes and preventing further complications.
Integrated care approaches – combining lifestyle changes, medication, and medical interventions – are vital for managing obesity and reducing its impact on cardiovascular health. Whether you’re a senior cardiologist, a research professional, or a medical student, this page provides the resources and insights to enhance your knowledge and address obesity-related cardiovascular risks.
Obesity and cardiovascular disease: an ESC clinical consensus statement
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Discover our guidelines on obesity and cardiovascular health
Access evidence-based guidelines that provide frameworks for managing obesity in patients with cardiovascular conditions. These resources are essential tools for clinicians looking to improve care in preventive cardiology.
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.
2023 Focused Update of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure
Since the publication of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure, there have been several randomised controlled trials that should change patient management ahead of the next scheduled full guideline.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes
The current Guidelines on cardiovascular disease and diabetes are designed to guide prevention and management of the manifestations of CVD in patients with diabetes.
2021 ESC Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice
The present guidelines have been developed to support healthcare professionals in their efforts to reduce the burden of ASCVD in both individual patients, as well as at a population level.
Congresses and events
Shape the future of cardiovascular care
Educational resources
Deepen your knowledge and skills
Access expert-led educational resources for healthcare professionals managing obesity-related cardiovascular risks.
Diabetes and CVD Educational Programme
Scientific resources and educational activities to help you support your diabetic patients.
ESC Prevention of CVD Programme
Could your patient benefit from better secondary prevention? Find out more with the scientific and educational resources from this multidisciplinary programme.
FOCUS on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
The content below was selected by Ronen Beeri, Thomas Gorter, Konstantinos Koskinas, and Emeline Van Craenenbroeck to help you delve into the various aspects of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Communities
Advancing obesity management in heart health
We’re committed to advancing the understanding and management of obesity – a complex, chronic condition impacting patients worldwide.
Engage with a vibrant professional community, exchange emerging evidence and explore practical strategies that strengthen prevention, treatment and long‑term patient support. The European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) brings together experts dedicated to integrating obesity management into cardiovascular prevention. By contributing your experience and knowledge, you help drive progress and elevate standards of care across the field.
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Joining the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals specialised in prevention and rehabilitation.
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Our Volunteers
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Doctor Nicolle Kraenkel
ESC Preventive Cardiology Congress Programme Committee Chair 2026
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ESC Preventive Cardiology Congress Programme Committee Deputy Chair 2026
Doctor Ana Abreu
EAPC President 2024-2026
Professor Victor Aboyans
Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology