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My ESC News 6 May 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   Image of the Week   This week's image was submitted by Hussein Almejbel and Munthir Alahmed from SFH Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. What is the ECG sign and involved coronary artery?   Answer now We are always keen to feature cases from our community. If you have an interesting case to share, we would love to hear from you! Submit your Image of the Week   Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: European Heart Journal: Combined transcatheter mitral and tricuspid edge-to-edge repair or tricuspid edge-to-edge repair alone in moderate mitral regurgitation: a propensity-matched analysis. Discover European Heart Journal: Pregnancy in women with autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular risk in the offspring: a Swedish population-based cohort study. Discover Cardiovascular Research: Differential metabolomic prediction of outcomes in HFpEF and HFrEF: a prospective international multi-ethnic cohort study. Discover European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging: Gender differences in clinical phenotype, right-heart remodelling and outcomes in severe tricuspid regurgitation: a cardiac magnetic resonance study. Discover European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease: Contemporary rates of disease progression in tafamidis-treated patients with wild-type ATTR-CM: a real-world single-centre study. Discover European Heart Journal Open: Physician-led telemedical care enhances blood pressure control in hypertension: a randomized-controlled pilot study (REMOTE-Control-HTN). Discover European Heart Journal - Digital Health: Artificial intelligence in breaking the learning curve for echocardiography: a secondary analysis of a multicenter trial. Discover EP Europace: Leadless atrial versus transvenous pacing for sinus node dysfunction: one-year outcomes from the leadless ARRIVE real-world study. Discover News from Our Communities Cardiovascular health takes centre stage at the European Parliament   Earlier this month, MEPs in Brussels received cardiovascular health checks to promote early detection and prevention. Led by Romana Jerković, with support from the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health, the initiative reinforces the 'Know Your Numbers' message at a key moment for EU health policy. Read more.   Hot off the press   Heart Failure 2026 congress: Leading the evolution in heart failure. Read the press release. European Society of Cardiology response to the European Commission’s proposal on medical device regulation. Read the press release.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development AcuteCVDays – Update on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock   Throughout the month of May, boost your knowledge with free access to educational resources featuring an 'update on the spectrum of cardiogenic shock'.   Explore clinical cases, expert opinions and resources covering best practices and test your knowledge with quizzes. This week's topic, in collaboration with the EAPCI: AMI and cardiogenic shock: breaking the cycle.   EACVI Imaging Grants   Designed to boost the careers of young cardiovascular imaging specialists (typically under 40) from ESC member and affiliated countries. The EACVI Training and Research Grants fund three to six months of advanced clinical training or a full 12-month research placement at a top-tier academic centre abroad. Applications are open for projects starting the following year. Find out more and apply by 30 September.   ACVC Clinical Decision-Making Toolkit   Full update now available Our toolkit is a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource for making informed acute cardiovascular care decisions, regularly updated with recent ESC Guidelines. Discover.   ESC TV Today – updates and insights from the experts   Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy follows autosomal dominant inheritance. Should all patients and relatives be tested? What do the results mean in practice? Caroline Coats explains how genetics informs diagnosis, risk assessment, and family screening. Are we waiting too long to intervene in asymptomatic aortic stenosis? What do the latest trials show, and should they change practice? Marc Dweck explores when to act and why earlier intervention may help prevent heart failure. Watch.   Upcoming webinars   Today, 6 May: EHRA Journal Club - EHRA Late-Breaking Trial: left bundle CRT. Register Tuesday, 12 May: Using mixed methods in cardiovascular nursing research. Register   Congresses Heart Failure 2026 9–12 May Barcelona & Online   Heart Failure 2026 opens its doors this weekend, bringing together the global community under the theme 'Evolution in Heart Failure'. From breakthrough therapies to digital health and precision diagnosis, the programme is designed to turn discovery into real impact. There is still time to register to join us in Barcelona or online!     ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   The early registration fee deadline is just weeks away. Across the Scientific Programme, the dedicated tracks are designed to provide the latest science and tools to advance your practice: Digital Cardiology Track – apply AI in imaging, ECG, and decision support. New Horizons in Cardiology Track – explore emerging therapies moving towards clinical use. Register before 31 May to save the most and choose the tracks that will guide your transformation.   ESC in Asia with the Taiwan Society of Cardiology 14–17 May Taipei, Taiwan   The ESC will be present at APSC 2026, held jointly with the 56th Annual Convention & Scientific Session of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology (TSOC 2026). On 15 and 16 May, a dedicated ESC Track will feature sessions on the implementation of ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines in the region, alongside key Hot Line studies from ESC Congress, discussed from an Asia-Pacific perspective. Register.         Our Diversity Is Our Strength    politikimx@gmail.com. Contact us