Risk Factors and Prevention
Essential resources for preventive cardiologists
Improving lives across the preventive cardiology spectrum
An essential guide to our preventive cardiology resources
Preventive cardiology reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and helps people live healthier lives. This field encompasses the full spectrum of care, from preventing disease before it starts to managing existing conditions and their complications. Through risk assessment and the promotion of lifestyle changes, preventive cardiology empowers patients and communities to slow or stop disease progression.
Discover guidelines, educational resources, and professional development opportunities designed to advance preventive cardiology, rehabilitation, and secondary prevention – helping you improve patient care and outcomes.
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Preventive cardiology guidelines
We’re here to support you with clinical practice guidelines for preventive cardiology, grounded in the latest evidence, helping you feel confident in your practice.
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.
2020 ESC Guidelines on Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
These guidelines draw upon existing ESC Guidelines for the investigation, risk assessment, and management of individuals with CVD to aid physicians when prescribing exercise programmes or providing advice for sports participation.
Congresses and events
Risk factors and prevention events and meetings
Educational Resources
Educational resources for risk factors and prevention
We offer a wide range of resources to support your practice giving you the tools and knowledge you need for your clinical practice.
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.
EAPC Opti(MI)se Programme
Optimal Therapy after Myocardial Infarction – A programme led by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology.
EAPC IMPLEMENT Programme
EAPC awareness and implementation programme supporting the 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice.
Communities
European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
We advance the field of risk factors and prevention.
The European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) is the leading community for healthcare professionals involved in preventive cardiology and interested in tackling cardiovascular risk factors. It champions excellence in cardiovascular health and prevention, covering everything from public health initiatives to sports cardiology. Our community provides a platform to advance the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed to deliver the highest standard of preventive care.
Join the EAPC!
Joining EAPC offers numerous benefits to broaden your cardiology education and professional profile.
You can enjoy:
Webinars
Cardiovascular prevention webinars
Our comprehensive digital platform, ESC 365, provides you with expert webinars focused on preventive cardiology, risk factors and rehabilitation, and delivers the latest insights and science.
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Online learning
Focused learning on risk factors and prevention
Our online learning resources are designed to keep you updated with the newest scientific breakthroughs, providing you with the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest standard of care.
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Podcasts
Stay informed on the latest developments in preventive cardiology
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Our volunteers
Meet our global preventative cardiology community
We’re proud to have over 70 volunteers serving on the EAPC Board, sections, and committees.
Doctor Nicolle Kraenkel
ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026 Scientific Programme Committee Chair
Professor Maryam Kavousi
ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026 Scientific Programme Committee Deputy Chair 2026
Professor Ana Abreu
EAPC President 2024-2026
Professor Victor Aboyans
Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology