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4 November 2026 - A Weekly Update of ESC Events & Resources

European Heart Journal: Acute heart failure in emergency settings

Acute heart failure kills one in ten patients in hospital, and survival hasn’t changed in decades. How do we diagnose it? What are the key elements to help clinical management? The recent clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care and the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Society for Emergency Medicine says the answer may lie in the first hours, before the patient ever reaches a ward. See how phenotype-driven emergency care could change outcomes.

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Cardiovascular Science

ESC journals – recent articles

Enjoy free access today to:

European Heart Journal: Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: the STOPSTORM.eu study. Discover.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology: Effect of obicetrapib on glycaemia and new-onset diabetes: Pooled analysis of BROADWAY/BROOKLYN and an updated meta-analysis of CETP inhibitor trials. Discover.
European Journal of Heart Failure: Diagnostic accuracy of NT-proBNP thresholds in dyspneic patients in the emergency department according to patients’ characteristics: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Discover.
EP Europace: First multicentre experience with the Seq2 sequence of the variable loop circular catheter: Insights from VARIPURE. Discover.
ESC Heart Failure: Finerenone versus steroidal MRAs in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease without prior heart failure. Discover.
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: Moving towards integrated and continuous pharmaceutical care in coronary heart diseases. Discover.
European Heart Journal - Digital Health: Artificial intelligence versus physician decision-making in acute heart failure: A comparative evaluation of four contemporary AI systems. Discover.

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy

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We welcome high-quality research that advances cardiovascular pharmacology and improves access to innovative therapies worldwide. Join us in shaping evidence that informs clinical practice and addresses the diverse needs of patients across ESC member countries. Find out more and submit your research.

News from Our Communities

EU Screening Week puts prevention in the spotlight

Europe came together for the first EU Screening Week, with free health checks and awareness activities reaching people in 200 cities across all 27 Member States. Discover how 'Know Your Numbers' is advancing prevention, supporting the EU Safe Hearts Plan and helping make early detection more accessible.

Post of the Week

Education and Career Development

ESC Cardio Talk podcast

Reversible remodelling, residual questions: the anabolic-steroid–exposed heart under longitudinal imaging

With Nick Bijsterveld and Harald Jorstad, Amsterdam University Medical Centre (AUMC), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Listen to the podcast.

ESC Basic Research Fellowship

Ready to take the next step in your research career? The ESC Basic Research Fellowship offers early-career scientists the opportunity to undertake a full-time project in a leading cardiovascular research laboratory. Gain valuable international experience, expand your scientific network, and help advance cardiovascular science. Find out more and apply.

Cardiovascular Bridges: a collaborative educational initiative

Cardiovascular Bridges brings cardiology and related disciplines together to explore the shared challenges of patient care. Through partnerships, practical education and a growing multidisciplinary community, the initiative aims to support more connected, patient-centred care.

Register for the first ESC × European Respiratory Society webinar on 19 November, 17:00–18:00 CET, to explore unexplained breathlessness in chronic heart failure and the role of obesity.

ESC TV Today – updates and insights from the experts

How can cardiovascular health be protected before, during and after cancer treatment? Alexander Lyon discusses risk assessment, imaging, the risks of newer cancer therapies and the importance of long-term follow-up.

How should atrial secondary mitral regurgitation be identified and managed? Denisa Muraru discusses imaging, potential reversibility and the timing and choice of intervention. Watch.

Image of the Week

This week’s image was submitted by Mostafa M. Abdrabu and Ahmed Maher Ismail Abotaleb from Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.

What is the rounded structure seen in this coronary angiography of a patient who underwent PPCI years ago for acute coronary syndrome?

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Upcoming webinars

TODAY, 4 November: How best to apply MMI according to the 2023 ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines on Infective Endocarditis. Register.
Monday, 9 November: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: fundamental biology of myosin inhibitors. Register.

Congresses

ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026
12–13 November
Basel, Switzerland

One week to go: be part of the digital health and AI conversation

On 12–13 November, clinicians, AI engineers and innovators will meet to tackle a key challenge: turning digital health and AI advances into trusted solutions for cardiovascular care. Go beyond theory with debates, how-to sessions and live demonstrations. Plus, question experts, challenge ideas and connect with those putting AI into practice.

There's still time to join! Explore the Scientific Programme and register today.

EHRA 2027
11–13 April
Helsinki, Finland

The next big discussion could start with your science

A finding that could spark debate? An insight that challenges current thinking? You still have one more day to submit your abstract.

And there are more ways to contribute: share a clinical case, submit tracings that challenge diagnostic skills, or take part in the call for Innovation in AI and digital medicine in clinical EP, opening 5 November. Submit your work!

Congress grants are also available, with the application deadline approaching.