ESC European Society of Cardiology:8 July 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources

 

My ESC News 8 July 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   European Heart Journal: AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF expert consensus document: Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026)   The Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure provides an updated global framework for defining and classifying HF. It introduces a more clinically relevant approach to HF phenotypes, emphasises prevention and early detection, and recognises the impact of social and geographic factors to improve care and outcomes worldwide   Read the article Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: Cardiovascular Research: Proteomic signatures as biomarkers of atherosclerosis burden. Discover European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy: API-CAT investigators’ decisions on anticoagulation following extended treatment for cancer VTE. Discover European Heart Journal - Valvular and Structural Heart Disease: The contemporary and historical burden of arrhythmias in patients with congenital heart disease. Discover EP Europace: Interactions of blood biomolecules with early rhythm control in atrial fibrillation patients: Exploratory analysis of the EAST-AFNET 4 Biomolecule Study. Discover European Journal of Heart Failure: Implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy in patients with heart failure and obesity: European Journal of Heart Failure expert consensus document. Discover European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Nurse-led, technology-based interventions to improve self-care in heart failure patients after hospital discharge: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Discover News from Our Communities Revising the EU Medical Device Regulation: putting clinical expertise at the centre   As the EU prepares to revise the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), the ESC is calling for stronger collaboration between regulators and the clinical community. Learn why expert clinical input, robust evidence and a risk-based approach are essential to supporting innovation while maintaining patient safety.   EMA workshop: Advancing cardiovascular innovation in Europe   At the recent EMA multi-stakeholder workshop, the ESC highlighted the need to strengthen cardiovascular innovation in Europe. Priorities include more inclusive research, greater patient involvement, better use of registries and digital health, and interoperable data. With initiatives such as #EUSafeHearts, Europe can help drive better outcomes for patients. Read   Hot off the press   Cardiac screening advice published for military personnel. Read the press release.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development ESC 365 – The Knowledge Track   Lipoprotein(a): from evidence to clinical action The Knowledge Track is a new way to explore cardiovascular science on ESC 365. It offers a focused, expert-curated journey through the evidence that matters most on highly relevant topics. Start exploring key evidence structured around the five clinical decisions that define Lp(a) management today.   ESC Cardio Talk podcast   Sex-neutral efficacy in a sex-biased care continuum: insights from finerenone in cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome With Antonia Sambola and Javier Limeres-Freire from University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona (Spain). Listen to the podcast.   ESC TV Today – watch anytime, anywhere   Watch the latest episode of ESC TV Today for expert insights on: Potassium and potassium management in heart failure PCI guidance by OCT and IVUS Snapshots Must-see recent trials   Image of the Week     This week’s image was submitted by Margherita Mariani, Valentina De Regibus and Federico Quilico, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. What rhythm do you see on the ECG?   Answer now   Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today   Congress ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   The Hot Line sessions have been revealed! Explore the Hot Line programme and discover the 59 clinical trials that will be presented in Munich by the experts leading the research. Register by 31 July to benefit from the Late Fee rate.         Our Diversity Is Our Strength    politikimx@gmail.com. Contact us