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My ESC News 25 March 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   European Heart Journal: Great debate: the new risk factor-weighted clinical likelihood model is useful to estimate the initial pre-test probability of obstructive coronary artery disease in individuals with suspected chronic coronary syndromes   This 'Great debate' article discusses the pros and cons of the new 'risk-factor-weighted clinical likelihood model'. This model was developed to assess patients with suspected chronic coronary syndrome after history taking. There are several strengths of the model: first, the model includes widely available cardiovascular risk factors to improve estimation of the pre-test clinical likelihood of obstructive coronary artery disease; second, it is simple and easy to use which potentially increases clinical application and third, it identifies a relevant proportion of patients in whom further investigations can be referred. On the other hand, the model has some important limitations: first, the generalisability of the model is limited given its derivation in a European cohort from Denmark, and second, the model is unable to assess the likelihood of microvascular dysfunction.    Read the article Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: European Heart Journal: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors: past, present, and future. Discover Cardiovascular Research: VEGF-C-mediated cardiac lymphangiogenesis promotes inflammation resolution in autoimmune acute myocarditis in mice. Discover European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Feasibility of a heart failure management programme using Remote Dielectric Sensing technology for the non-invasive lung fluid monitoring in primary care: A mixed-methods study. Discover European Heart Journal - Acute Cardiovascular Care: Impact of tocilizumab on endothelial function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A substudy of the IMICA randomized controlled trial. Discover EP Europace: Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure: insight from the ATHENA registry. Discover European Heart Journal - Digital Health: Representation learning for the prediction of length of stay in infants with congenital heart diseases undergoing cardiac surgery. Discover European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease: From gradient reduction to flow restoration: redefining haemodynamic success after TAVI. Discover New EHJ Dialogues   The evolution and future of catheter ablation In this EHJ Dialogues, Prof. Michel Haïssaguerre, the father of catheter ablation, discusses the pivotal role of this technique in the management of atrial fibrillation. On Thursday, 26 March at 17:00 CET. Register   Free chapters   Read free chapters from our textbooks: The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care (3rd edn): Chapter 4 - The heart team The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Imaging (3rd edn): Chapter 1 - Conventional echocardiography - basic principles The ESC Handbook on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy (2nd edn): Chapter 5.1 - Valvular heart disease   Simple changes in sleep, diet and exercise could protect your heart Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure, new research in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows. Smaller changes are likely to be more achievable and sustainable than making a larger change to one behaviour to get the equivalent health benefit. Read the press release .    News from Our Communities ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026   Did you catch the latest from Lisbon? Bringing together over 700 participants, #ACVC26 gathered the acute cardiovascular care community together for two days of practical, hands-on learning, meaningful discussion and lively debate. See our Facebook album.   Spotlight on the ESC Gender Task Force   Closing the gender gap in cardiovascular disease requires better data, stronger awareness and more women in leadership. Prof. Maria Rubini Gimenez outlines why action is urgently needed and how the ESC is driving change across research, trials and education. Read the article.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development ESC Cardio Talk podcast   Fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous coronary intervention for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a FAITAVI accompli for better outcomes? With Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, VA Long Beach Healthcare and University of California, Irvine, California (USA). Listen   HFA Fundamentals+   This new on-demand video series from the HFA Young Committee aims to bridge the gap between basic heart failure training and advanced courses. It features short, practical, and easy-to-access modules based on the HFA core curricula, supporting harmonised learning for young cardiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals across Europe. Access   ACVC Clinical Decision-Making Toolkit - 2025 Edition   Decision-making made easier! Our toolkit is a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource for making informed acute cardiovascular care decisions, regularly updated with the latest ESC Guidelines. Find out more and download the free chapter on 'Rhythm disturbances and cardiac arrest'.   ESC TV Today – updates and insights from the experts   Watch the latest episode of ESC TV Today, featuring a special focus on atrial fibrillation and a spotlight on the 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'. How relevant is atrial fibrillation burden? Is pulsed field ablation a game changer? What is the optimal medical therapy after AF ablation? Experts Jason Andrade, Arian Sultan, and Michiel Rienstra share their insights.   Image of the Week     This week's image was submitted by Joanna Rutka and Youssef Sakan from Marienhospital Herne, Germany. A 71-year-old NSTEMI patient develops pulmonary oedema and fever. What is the most probable cause of mitral regurgitation?   Answer now Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today   Upcoming webinars   TODAY, 25 March: EAPC Journal Cub in collaboration with the HFA: Comprehensive multiple risk factor control in cancer survivors to mitigate heart failure risk. Register Thursday, 26 March: Introduction to quantitative research. Register Thursday, 26 March: LAAC therapy in clinical practice: insights and practical guidelines. Register Monday, 30 March: Amyloidosis: presentation, treatments, and the role of nurses and allied professionals. Register Tuesday, 31 March: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: echocardiography in challenging clinical scenarios. Register   Congresses and Meetings ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   Explore the science transforming cardiology alongside your global community With a spotlight on Artificial Intelligence, the Scientific Programme will explore how science, technology and human expertise come together to enhance every stage of patient care. Register early to save the most, and start planning your congress experience.   ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 19–20 June Vienna, Austria   Bring your questions. Share experience. Shape cardio-oncology care Cardio-oncology is advancing rapidly, and progress depends on our community coming together to question current practice, exchange experience and challenge emerging evidence. Our conference creates this space through a dynamic Scientific Programme featuring expert debates, clinical case discussions and the latest research – all focused on translating innovation into better care.  Register by 22 April to save.   ESC Heart & Stroke 2026 and EuroThrombosis 2026 13–14 November Prague, Czechia   Join us for two days of science, networking, and exchange, covering topics from stroke to thrombosis and cardiovascular disease. New in 2026: expert-led mentoring sessions. Registration and abstract submission open in Spring 2026. Join the ESC Council on Stroke or the ESC Working Group on Thrombosis for free to benefit from preferential fees. Find out more   Data Science ESC EuroHeart 2025 Annual Report   Our latest report provides internationally standardised data and enables continuous monitoring and comparison of quality of care across 13 countries. Results from 2022–2024 demonstrate high standards of care and strong adherence to ESC Guidelines, while highlighting key priorities: reducing STEMI delays, optimising lipid management, improving LVEF assessment, and expanding SGLT2 use. Read the report         Our Diversity Is Our Strength