EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY, update

 

My ESC News 8 April 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   European Heart Journal: Prediction of incident heart failure in individuals without prior cardiovascular disease: the SCORE2-HF risk model   Prediction of the future is challenging. In this landmark study, a new tool, the SCORE2-HF, is able to identify individuals at risk of developing heart failure before any cardiovascular disease occurs. Built on over 600,000 individuals and validated across Europe, it is based on simple, routinely available factors and can effectively identify patients at risk of HF in the next 30 years.   Read the article Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: European Heart Journal: Stroke and systemic embolism following atrial fibrillation ablation: the EMBOL-AF Global Registry. Discover Cardiovascular Research: METTL14 inhibits atherogenesis by epigenetically activating PPAR-α/γ transcription and fatty acid oxidation in VSMCs. Discover European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes: Association of GLP-1 receptor agonists versus bariatric surgery with outcomes in obese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a multicenter propensity-matched analysis. Discover European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy: Heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation: the role of SGLT2 inhibitors in improving outcomes. Discover European Heart Journal - Acute Cardiovascular Care: Point-of-care testing for pre-hospital stratification after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the RAPID-MIRACLE study. Discover European Journal of Preventive Cardiology: Relationship between achieved LDL-C and saphenous vein graft patency: a post hoc analysis of the NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5 Study. Discover European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice: Comparing transthoracic echocardiography, 2D and 4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance for quantitative valve assessment after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Discover European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Perspectives on caregiver-reported outcomes in cardiovascular diseases today and in future healthcare services: a statement of Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP), Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), the Heart Failure Association (HFA), ESC Council on Stroke, and Global Heart Hub, the International Alliance of Heart Patient Organisations. Discover   Heat stress and cardiovascular health   Summer is coming. And with it the heat waves. In this CardioPulse article the authors highlight that heat is an immediate and under-recognised cardiovascular emergency. Every 1°C rise drives measurable increases in mortality. Heat doesn’t act alone – it amplifies pollution, inequality, and biological vulnerability. Read the article   News from Our Communities New Gender Equality Strategy recognises women's cardiovascular health gaps   The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) welcomes the growing recognition of gender disparities in cardiovascular health at the highest policymaking levels. Learn how EU initiatives and sustained ESC advocacy are driving progress for women’s cardiovascular health. Read   You could be the next Fellow of the ESC (FESC)   Be recognised for your outstanding achievements and contributions to cardiovascular medicine by becoming a Fellow of the ESC. From complimentary ESC Congress registration and exclusive congress services, online subscriptions to all journals in the ESC journal family, access to every resource on ESC 365 and more, the career-enhancing benefits will serve you every day of the year. Find out more and apply.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development EAPCI Educational Pathway – Structural Track Level 2   Registration for the EAPCI Structural Course, taking place in Milan on 29–30 April is now open. Make the most of this unique opportunity to gain experience with hands-on sessions focused on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and mitral complex structural scenarios. Find out more and register. EAPCI Members enjoy reduced registration fees.   ESC TV Today – updates and insights from the experts   Hypertension remains the world’s leading silent killer, yet many patients still miss target blood pressure. Gianfranco Parati questions why and calls for a more effective, patient-centred approach. Are cardiologists too quick to adopt new ideas and too slow to abandon ineffective ones? John Mandrola argues for a more critical, back-to-basics view of evidence-based cardiology. Watch   Image of the Week     This week's image was submitted by Soh Si Ling, Aslannif Bin Roslan and Azmee Bin Mohd Ghazi from the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A patient reports heart surgery during childhood. What is the diagnosis?   Answer now   Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today   Upcoming webinar   TODAY, 8 April: The AI black box in cardiovascular imaging: how does it apply to my practice. Register   Congresses and Meetings ESC Digital & AI Summit 12–13 November Basel, Switzerland   The leading collaborative event for evidence based digital and AI solutions Share your work. Shape innovation. Submissions now being accepted! The ESC’s dedicated meeting for engineers, data scientists, digital health innovators and cardiologists shaping the future of AI in cardiovascular care returns for a second edition. Share your research on digital health or AI, or present your innovation. New this year – help shape our first Hackathon by submitting a topic by 28 May.   ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   Connect with the community shaping transformation in cardiology    Bring your questions to interactive sessions led by experts  Exchange perspectives across subspecialties in joint and international sessions  Join dedicated networking events, meet-ups and community spaces  And that’s only part of the experience. Explore the Scientific Programme and register by 31 May to save the most.   ACNAP 2026 12–13 June  Sophia Antipolis, France   At ACNAP 2026, nurses and allied professionals come together in a multidisciplinary Scientific Programme focused on today’s priorities – from digital health and patient empowerment to mental health. Exchange perspectives, gain practical insights, and translate ideas into better care. Register before today, 8 April to benefit from reduced rates. ACNAP Members, nurses, allied professionals and undergraduate medical students save more.   Upcoming deadline   ESC Cardio Genomics 2026: registration and abstract submission are now open. Abstract submission deadline - 7 September,  early fee deadline - 13 October.         Our Diversity Is Our Strength    politikimx@gmail.com. Contact us