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My ESC News 1 April 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   European Heart Journal: Genetic counselling implementation in dilated cardiomyopathy: A clinical consensus statement of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, the ESC Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases, and the ESC Council on Cardiovascular Genomics   Genetic testing is reshaping our understanding and management of dilated cardiomyopathy. Are we using it to its full potential? Are we underestimating its role? Despite the evidence, genetic testing remains inconsistently applied, often reserved for "selected" cases. This ESC consensus statement challenges that mindset, arguing that genetics is no longer optional but central to modern care. A blueprint for clinicians navigating the genomic era. The question is no longer whether to test, but how to do it right.   Read the article Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: Cardiovascular Research: Lgi3-4 proteins modulate the KV1.5 channelosome and are potential therapeutic targets for atrial fibrillation. Discover European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes: Mental disorders, mortality following myocardial infarction and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in England: a cohort study. Discover European Journal of Preventive Cardiology: Prediabetes and 20-year cardiovascular disease incidence: the ATTICA cohort study (2002-2022). Discover European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Prehabilitation for patients with mild to moderate frailty undergoing coronary artery and valve surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Discover European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging: Association between particulate matter air pollution and subclinical myocardial fibrosis in structurally normal hearts: a CMR-based study. Discover European Heart Journal - Digital Health: ECG trained artificial intelligence for the detection of patients with inducible myocardial ischemia. Discover European Heart Journal Open: Five-year outcomes of PCI and CABG for multivessel disease: a national population-based study of regional practice. Discover News from Our Communities NEW ESC Gender Equity Report   Women make up half of medical graduates in the EU, yet remain underrepresented in senior academic, clinical and leadership roles. At the ESC, women hold only one-third of leadership positions. Our Gender Policy drives fair governance and equal access to education, training and research. Find out more in our new Gender Equity Report.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development ESC Cardio Talk podcast   Cardiovascular child health in a changing climate With Elena Raffetti, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm (Sweden) and Mayank Dalakoti, University of Cambridge, Cambridge (UK). Listen   ESC TV Today – watch anytime, anywhere   Watch the latest episode of ESC TV Today for important insights on: Atrial fibrillation burden: clinical relevance of a new outcome Pulsed field ablation: truly a game changer? Drug treatment following atrial fibrillation ablation NEW: spotlight on the holiday heart syndrome Must-see recent trials   Image of the Week     This week's image was submitted by Joumana El Masrioui, Fatimazahare Kaddari and Saloua El Karimi from the Cardiology Department, Arrazi Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakesh, Morocco. A 40-year-old with NYHA II dyspnea. What is the most probable diagnosis?   Answer now   Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today   Upcoming webinar   TODAY, 1 April: The EAPCI Journal Club - SELUTION DeNovo study. Register   Congresses and Meetings Heart Failure 2026 9–12 May Barcelona & Online   Counting down to #HeartFailure26 Discover the latest science advancing prevention, diagnosis and treatment in heart failure care. Join hands-on sessions, case discussions, workshops and expert debates that will translate new science into insights you can apply to your clinical practice. Explore the Scientific Programme and register before 9 April to save.   ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   New ESC Guidelines transforming cardiovascular care At #ESCCongress 2026, the latest ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and Documents will be revealed, providing evidence-based direction for clinical practice. After each release, engage directly with experts in "Ask the Task Force" sessions and explore real-world application through "Guidelines in Practice" case discussions. Explore the newly released Scientific Programme and register before 31 May to save the most.   Upcoming deadline   50th EWGCCE Meeting 2026, organised by the ESC Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology: early fee deadline - 14 April.         Our Diversity Is Our Strength