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Esc-congress-2024
2024 30 Aug
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European-society-of-cardiology-appoints-jean-francois-riffaud-as-new-ceo
2023 06 Jun
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) announces the appointment of Jean-François Riffaud as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Riffaud will replace Mrs Isabel Bardinet, who will retire after 18 years at the ESC. Mr Riffaud is currently CEO of the French humanitarian NGO, ‘Action Contre la Faim’ (Action Against Hunger). He will be appointed...Read more
Breaking-down-the-barriers-to-clinical-connectivity-in-cardiology
2022 27 Apr
The COVID-19 pandemic didn't create the universe of clinical connectivity across healthcare or cardiology specifically, but it sure helped to speed things along. Recognizing these trends, major associations—including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology (ACC)—are voicing their ongoing advocacy and support...Read more
Eacvi-2020
2020 11 Dec
NOW AN ONLINE EVENT NEW DATES 11-12 DECEMBER 2020 Find European Society of Cardiology on Social Media Read more
Comparing-lipid-guidelines-esc-vs-2018-acc-aha
2019 23 Sep
The European Society of Cardiology’s Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidaemias was announced at ESC 2019, nine months after the publication of the 2018 ACC/AHA Multisociety Guidelines for the Management of Blood Cholesterol. A major question for healthcare professionals around the globe is: how do these two guidelines compare? What are the differences...Read more
Esc-preventive-cardiology-2020
2020 02 Apr
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Heart-failure-2020
2020 23 May
HEART FAILURE 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS Find ESC on Social Media Read more
Euroguch-2020
2020 17 Apr
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Esc-congress-2020-european-society-of-cardiology
2020 29 Aug
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Esc-congress-2021-european-society-of-cardiology
2021 27 Aug
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Ehra-2020-annual-congress-of-the-european-heart-rhythm-association
2020 29 Mar
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Ehra2019-bp-control-reduces-risk-of-atrial-fibrillation-associated-dementia
2019 27 Mar
A South Korean study of more than 196,000 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) showed that blood pressure control in mid-life could reduce the risk of AF-associated dementia. The findings were presented at EHRA 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The study is the first of its kind to show that AF patients in...Read more
Ehra2019-simplified-atrial-fibrillation-procedure-could-slash-waiting-lists
2019 27 Mar
The latest findings from the AVATAR-AF trial presented at EHRA 2019, a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, suggest that a catheter ablation procedure that includes only the bare essentials and delivers the same outcomes can slash waiting lists for atrial fibrillation patients. Researchers claim the simplified protocol could enable 30% more...Read more
Ehra2019-heart-failure-patients-remote-monitoring-prevents-hospitalisations
2019 27 Mar
Late-breaking findings from the RESULT trial presented at EHRA 2019, a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, demonstrate that remote monitoring of heart failure patients is effective in keeping them out of hospital. In fact, this innovative strategy has won reimbursement from the national health system. Around 1-2% of adults...Read more
Ehra2019-new-ecg-uses-signals-from-ear-and-hand-to-check-heart-rhythm
2019 27 Mar
A pioneering study presented at EHRA 2019, a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, reports that the ear can be used for electrocardiogram (ECG) signal detection. In the study, a novel ECG device utilised signals from the ear and hand to check heart rhythm. This new ECG not requiring two hands could be used by drivers, athletes, and the military,...Read more
Ehra2019-apple-heart-study-abnormal-heart-rhythm-detected-by-smartwatch
2019 27 Mar
Results of the Apple Heart Study, a large-scale, app-based study to detect irregular heart rhythm (including atrial fibrillation) using a smartwatch, were presented at EHRA 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Some European experts expressed their views about the study. Atrial fibrillation, the most common...Read more
Esc-congress-2019-together-with-world-congress-of-cardiology-esc-wcc-2019-world-heart-federation
2019 31 Aug
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New-2018-european-guidelines-for-managing-arterial-hypertension
2018 13 Jun
The new 2018 European guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure have been jointly developed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Society of Hypertension (ESH). The guidelines provide recommendations for doctors across Europe about how to diagnose high blood pressure, evaluate risk, and when and how to treat high...Read more
International-conference-on-nuclear-cardiology-and-cardiac-ct-icnc-2019
2019 12 May
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Annual-congress-of-the-european-heart-rhythm-association-ehra-2018
2018 18 Mar
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Europcr-2017
2017 16 May
"The world-leading Course in Interventional Medicine" Translate new scientific knowledge into meaningful advances in patient care. Step out of your daily work environment, the world is full of physicians similar to you. It is certainly rewarding to take a step back from the day-to-day grind and to share and debate your ideas. Find...Read more
Euroecho-imaging-2017
2017 06 Dec
EuroEcho-Imaging is the annual meeting of the EACVI, representing members around the world with an interest in all modalities of cardiovascular imaging. The EACVI's mission is "to promote excellence in clinical diagnosis, research, technical development, and education in cardiovascular imaging in Europe." Find European Society...Read more
Heart-failure-2017
2017 29 Apr
Heart failure: rendez-vous with the future Heart Failure is the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, established as the world's leading congress for experts in cardiology to discuss strategies for a universal approach towards prevention and the treatment of heart failure. Read more