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13 May 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources

European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease: Multimodality assessment of right ventricular function in tricuspid regurgitation and its impact on outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions

This multicentre retrospective study enrolled 185 patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. A multi-slice cardiac computed tomography, echocardiography, and right heart catheterisation were performed on all patients to determine the predictive value of changes in the right ventricular (RV) geometry, function, and RV–pulmonary artery (RV–PA) coupling on mortality.

After a median follow-up of 316 days, were these imaging parameters predictive of worse outcomes? What is the impact of baseline clinical factors and residual tricuspid regurgitation on outcomes? The investigators of this study provide important insights into a clinical dilemma that the community is only beginning to define.

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Cardiovascular Science

ESC journals - recent articles

Enjoy free access today to:

European Heart Journal: Direct oral anticoagulants vs warfarin in Asian vs non-Asian patients with atrial fibrillation: a patient-level meta-analysis from COMBINE AF. Discover
Cardiovascular Research: Plasma proteomics stratification identifies phospholamban R14del carriers at risk for disease progression. Discover
European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy: Effect of intensive blood pressure and blood glucose control on cardiovascular outcomes driven by reductions in cardiovascular death and nephropathy: Win ratio analysis of ADVANCE Trial. Discover
European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes: Advanced maternal age at first delivery as a risk factor for long-term cardiovascular disease. Discover
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Remote sophrology in congenital heart disease: the SOPHROCARE randomized controlled trial. Discover
European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice: Four-dimensional phase-contrast MRI with accelerated dual velocity encoding in patients with complex congenital heart disease: a feasibility study. Discover
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology: Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination and risk of respiratory and cardiorespiratory hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease: a prespecified analysis of the DAN-RSV trial. Discover

News from Our Communities

EU pharmaceutical reform shows the value of sustained advocacy

The Council and the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee have backed a revised EU medicines framework, marking the first major update in over 20 years. This milestone follows years of negotiation and engagement with stakeholders, including the ESC. Read more

Bringing cardiologists’ voice to Europe through advocacy – every day

European health policy is moving fast, from cardiovascular health plans to medicines reform. Beyond the headlines, the ESC continues its long‑term advocacy efforts, building trusted relationships with EU institutions to deliver lasting benefits for cardiovascular health. Read more about our recent activities.

Hot off the press

Limit ultra processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts. Read more
Findings from the first randomised trial assessing RNA therapy in heart failure. Read more
New positive data on old drugs: Digitalis reduces heart failure events. Read more

Heart Failure 2026

Did you catch the latest from Barcelona?

Bringing together over 6,130 participants, #HeartFailure26 gathered the community together for four days of practical, hands-on learning, meaningful discussion and lively debate. See our Facebook album.

Post of the Week

Education and Career Development

ESC Cardio Talk podcast

Walking the tightrope: balancing safety and risk in gender-affirming hormone therapy

With Alexander Kharlamov, De Haar Research Force, Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Marc Ferrini, Saint-Joseph and Saint-Luke Hospital Centre, Lyon (France). Listen

FOCUS on Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Unique Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women worldwide but is still often under-recognised. A host of factors contribute to adverse outcomes for this population across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.

Improve your knowledge of cardiovascular disease in women by using this month’s FOCUS resources. They include ESC Guidelines, congress presentations, webinars, journal articles, podcasts, and more.

AcuteCVDays – Update on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock

Throughout May, boost your knowledge with free access to educational resources on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock.

Explore clinical cases, expert opinions and best practices, and test your knowledge with quizzes.

This week's topic, in collaboration with EHRA: Arrhythmias in shock: navigating the electrical storm.

ESC TV Today – watch anytime, anywhere

Watch the latest episode of ESC TV Today for important insights on:

Genetics and genetic testing in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Asymptomatic aortic valve stenosis
Statistics Made Easy: Mediation Analysis
Must-see recent trials

Image of the Week

This week's image was submitted by Mohammad Nasser Khattab from Al Bassel Heart Institute, Damascus, Syria.

A 19-year-old man presented with persistent fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and palpitations for two months, with recurrent chest pain. What is the diagnosis?

Answer now

Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today

Upcoming webinars

Today, 13 May: Mitral regurgitation: from diagnosis to transcatheter treatment in light of 2025 ESC Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines. Register
Friday, 15 May: EAPC Journal Club in collaboration with the EAPCI: Unsupervised phenomapping of perioperative risk in stable coronary artery disease: revealing limitations of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index. Register
Tuesday, 19 May: Coordinated cardiovascular care in multimorbidity: turning evidence into everyday practice. Register

Congresses

ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026
19–20 June
Vienna, Austria

Be part of a community turning progress into practice

Next month, ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 brings together a multidisciplinary network advancing care at the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular disease. More than a meeting, it’s a catalyst for change – uniting cardiologists, oncologists, radiotherapists and allied professionals around a dynamic Scientific Programme that fosters the exchange of expertise and real-world experience.

Register by 19 May to save, with special rates for ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology Members. Not a member? Join for free to access these exclusive savings.

RISE @ ESC Congress 2026
27 August
Munich, Germany

Take time to focus on what’s next in your career at RISE @ #ESCCongress

RISE, in collaboration with Women As One, offers women in cardiology a dedicated day to focus on career direction, strengthen leadership skills, and gain practical insight to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Start your congress a day early and with purpose. See the programme and register today.

ESC Congress 2026
28–31 August
Munich & Online

Thank you to all abstract and case submitters

With a record number of submissions, this year highlights the strength and momentum of the global cardiovascular community. The ESC Congress Programme Committee warmly thanks the Abstract Reviewing Committee and the Clinical Case Reviewing Committee for their essential collaboration and valuable contribution to the abstract and clinical case programmes.

We look forward to welcoming you all, together with abstract and case presenters from around the world. Discover the sessions.

EACVI 2026
3–5 December
Milan, Italy

Be seen. Be recognised. Build career-defining visibility.

With abstract submission closing on 21 May at 12:00 (noon) CEST, now is your moment to bring your work to EACVI 2026 – uniting expertise across echocardiography, CMR, nuclear cardiology and CT to shape the science of imaging. Step onto a global stage and place your research in front of leading experts and peers, gaining recognition that sharpens your perspective and strengthens your professional profile.

Submit today and contribute to what’s next. Plus, clinical cases can still be submitted until 2 June!