Valvular Heart Disease
Essential resources for valvular heart disease specialists
Improving lives across the valvular heart disease spectrum
Uniting experts, improving outcomes
The prevalence of most types of VHD increases with age, primarily impacting older patients who often have additional medical conditions.
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Your go-to resources for VHD diagnosis and treatment
2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
The 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease (VHD) are an update of the 2021 version of this document.
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.
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.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis
Congresses and events
Valvular heart disease events and meetings
Educational resources
Educational resources for valvular heart disease specialists
We support you with a wide range of educational resources for your professional development.
EHJ - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease
The EHJ-VSHD is an official peer-reviewed journal of the ESC, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of structural heart disease including valvular heart disease, adult congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathies.
AortiCare
By providing you with cutting-edge knowledge and resources, AortiCare aims to improve the care pathway and patient outcomes.
ESC Mentoring
Your online mentoring platform for one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!
FOCUS on Valvular Intervention in Management of Heart Failure
Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses - on the topic of valvular intervention in management of heart Failure.
Communities
Our Council on Valvular Heart Disease
Committed to promoting research and knowledge exchange, our dedicated Council on Valvular Heart Disease serves as a multidisciplinary forum and ensures our community remains at the forefront of the VHD field.
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Joining the Council of Valvular Heart Disease offers numerous benefits
for healthcare professionals specialising in advancing the field of valvular heart disease.
You can enjoy:
Webinars
Expert valvular heart disease webinars
Our webinars cover a wide variety of topics, from aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation to the use of advanced 3D imaging.
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Online learning
Specialised learning on valvular heart disease
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Podcasts
The latest valvular heart disease insights and news
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Our volunteers
Collaborate with our valvular heart disease experts
Our global network of more than 2,000 dedicated experts includes valvular heart disease specialists from around the world. These professionals contribute their time and expertise to advance VHD guidelines, share best practices, and improve treatments for patients.
Professor Susanna Price
Vice-President Representative of the ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease 2024-2026
Associate Professor Anna Sonia Petronio
Chairperson of the ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease 2024-2026
Doctor Victoria Delgado
Chairperson-Elect of the ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease 2024-2026