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My ESC News 29 July 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources   Paraspeckles as a target for myocardial hypertrophy   Effectively combating the 21st century epidemic of heart failure requires a modern approach that allows for action at the level of the cardiomyocyte's genetic material. Junjie Pan et al. argue that analysis of paraspeckles, membraneless organelles formed from the long, non-coding RNA Neat1 by liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS), may prove to be an effective RNA-based therapeutic pathway for preventing pathological cardiac remodelling that leads to heart failure.   Read the article Cardiovascular Science ESC journals - recent articles   Enjoy free access today to: European Heart Journal: Clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in cardiovascular medicine: is it time for selective testing? Discover Cardiovascular Research: Vascular changes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Discover European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging: Comprehensive assessment of vasospastic angina using coronary CT angiography: synergistic value of the presence of myocardial bridge, perivascular inflammation, and myocardial extracellular volume fraction. Discover European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Early outcomes of nurse-led outreach for lost to follow-up patients after pediatric heart surgery. Discover European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes: One echocardiographic or hemodynamic parameter improves mortality prediction by the ESC/ERS four-strata model: a flexible approach to follow-up risk stratification in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Discover European Heart Journal - Digital Health: Deep learning-derived biological age from preoperative chest radiographs predicts mortality following surgical and transcatheter procedures for structural heart disease beyond EuroSCORE II. Discover European Journal of Heart Failure: Gender has impact on survival in post-capillary pulmonary hypertension due to heart failure: insights from the prospective and multicentre PH-HF study. Discover Call for editor-in-chief   The newest addition to the ESC Journal Family, the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Interventions, is looking for its inaugural editor-in-chief. If you have extensive editorial experience and a strong ability to foster effective collaborations within the scientific community, we invite you to apply by Tuesday, 20 October.   New EHJ Dialogues   The past, present and future of interventional cardiology Prof. Gregg Stone will explore key research and clinical issues with a focus on complex percutaneous coronary interventions, structural interventions, and the challenges for the future. On Thursday, 30 July at 17:00 CEST. Register.   News from Our Communities Bulgaria renews push for a National Cardiovascular Health Plan   The ESC Atlas of Cardiology is empowering Bulgaria’s cardiology community to advocate for a National Cardiovascular Health Plan. With robust data highlighting urgent needs and supporting policy action, momentum is building for real progress. Find out more.   Your member exclusives @ ESC Congress   Even more amazing as a member At ESC Congress in Munich, ESC Professional Members will enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits. From a fabulous lounge, a new Members Garden and free ESC Pocket Guidelines, to masterclasses, discounts at the ESC Shop and much more, your congress will be a cut above as a member. See what else you can expect.  Not a member yet? Join when you register and make the most of member savings before 31 July.   Post of the Week   Education and Career Development ACVC–EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School   Following the successful launch of the ACVC–EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School Level 1 in Paris last year, the second edition will be held in Milan, Italy, on 17–18 September. Find out more and register.   CardioPractice – History of cardiology series   The History of Cardiology series continues with part 2 of the history of cardiology and schools of medicine in Italy, by Dr. Riccardo Asteggiano. Discover.   ESC TV Today – updates and insights from the experts   How do cardiovascular risk factors affect life expectancy in women and men? Christina Magnussen explores sex differences in cardiovascular risk and opportunities to improve prevention in women. Are smartphones a genuine risk for people with pacemakers and ICDs or does the evidence tell a different story? ESC TV Today investigates. Watch   Image of the Week     This week’s image was submitted by Kartik Aggarwal and Mohsin Raj Mantoo, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. A 67-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors or prior medical history presented with chest heaviness and NYHA class II dyspnoea. What is the diagnosis?   Answer now   Do you have an interesting case to share? Submit it today   Upcoming webinar   TODAY, 29 July: Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: implementing the 2024 ESC Guidelines in Clinical Practice. Register   Congresses ESC Congress 2026 28–31 August Munich & Online   Three days left to save and make Munich your next unforgettable destination. Go beyond the science with four days of valuable experiences alongside your community. Share ideas, build meaningful connections, celebrate progress, unwind and discover the moments that make ESC Congress unmatched. 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