European Society of Cardiology

#ESCCongress 2026 Hot Lines are live. Discover the 59 clinical trials that will be presented in Munich. The most anticipated practice-defining cardiovascular science of the year, presented live by the experts leading the research. 👉 Explore the Hot Lines and register by 31 July to save: ow.ly/goZz50ZjWhE

🎥 Watch the latest #ESCTVToday episode 👉 ow.ly/Q5UZ50ZmOhk Can we expect AI to be introduced to patient care in hospital emergency departments anytime soon? Dr Wolf Hautz discusses the current and future use of AI in medicine, and what it could mean for emergency care. #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergencyMedicine #DigitalHealth

At #ESCCongress 2026, Ask the Trialists sessions let you hear directly from the experts behind the latest science, ask your questions and explore what the findings could mean for your practice. Explore the programme and register before 31 July. ow.ly/T2hh50Zmr7q 📍 28-31 August 2026 | Munich, Germany

Effective therapies should benefit everyone - but do all patients have the same opportunity to receive them? In this new #ESCCardioTalk episode, @Antonia_Sambola and @JavierLimeres explore the evidence behind finerenone in cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome, discussing its sex-neutral efficacy while highlighting persistent sex differences across the continuum of care. 🎧 Listen to the conversation: esc365.escardio.org/event/2750 #HeartFailure #KidneyDisease #Cardiology #ESC365

🚨 Registration is now open for the #EHRA_ESC Certification Exams! Take the next step in your professional development and validate your expertise in: ⚡️ Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) 🔋 Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) #EHRA_ESC Certification is an internationally recognised benchmark of excellence in heart rhythm management and demonstrates your commitment to the highest standards of patient care. 📅 Limited places available – register early to secure your seat. 👉 Learn more and register: bit.ly/4fnwhhf @escardio @aportasanchez @purerfellner @HaranBurri @SergeBoveda

🥼NEW EDITION of the ACVC-EAPCI Cardiogenic Shock School Series🎓 Tackling one of the most complex conditions in cardiovascular medicine 🫀 Level 1: Built for physicians starting a cardiogenic shock program with MCS 📚 Master the pathophysiology, advanced haemodynamic monitoring, and pharmacologic management Gain practical expertise in MCS placement, implantation techniques, and handling complications 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ 🏥 Enhance decision-making through case discussions 🔗 Discover more and secure your spot: esc365.escardio.org/event/2642 #HeartTeam #CardiogenicShockSchool #EAPCIfamily @escardio @ACVCPresident

FOCUS on managing atrial fibrillation (AF) 🔎 The management of AF requires an integrated, patient-centred approach that combines regular reassessment, risk factor management, symptom control and stroke prevention. This month’s FOCUS resources bring together practical ESC content to support you in applying the latest #ESCGuidelines and therapeutic options in your patient care. Start exploring bit.ly/4y1cL1t #Afib

#ImageOfTheWeek by Margherita Mariani, Valentina De Regibus and Federico Quilico, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. What rhythm do you see on the ECG? ow.ly/NfxP50Zkxh2

As more people live longer with and beyond cancer, the intersection of oncology and cardiovascular disease has never been more important. In this new #ESCCardioTalk episode, @wenzl_florian, Alexander Lyon, and David Adlam discuss the growing overlap between these two major health challenges, and why collaboration across specialties is key to improving patient care. 🎧 Listen now: esc365.escardio.org/event/2730 #CardioOncology #Cardiology #ESCardioOnco

👉ow.ly/Fle250ZjgrX What does intracoronary imaging bring to the cath lab? Should we use it before or after PCI? What do the guidelines say? What have recent trials taught us? What about in-stent restenosis? All the answers and more - a must-see topic on #ESCTVToday with Lorenz Raeber. #InterventionalCardiology #PCI #CathLab

Timely use of temporary #MCS is crucial in management of #CardShock 📝How do you use it? 🧐Are there any differences between centers in different regions ? 🧷 Access #ACVC_ESC survey and help us understand the differences in management and usage of tMCS from cannulation to weaning 🌏 research.net/r/TemporaryMec… @escardio @sionis_a @JordiBaneras @CVandenbriele @ATycinska @HannahSchaubro1 @JaninePoss @drmilicaa @OtiliaTica1 @franciscojlk @FH_Verbrugge @JohannesGrand @StratinakiMaria @PabloJ @drdargaray @rafavidalperez @HelleSoholm

🫀 #EHRAtopicweek | Vascular access in EP How common are vascular complications in everyday EP practice? Ultrasound-guided vascular access significantly reduces the overall vascular complication rate (1.2% vs. 3.2%) compared with the conventional approach (meta-analysis including 1 RCT and 1 observational study). ✅ Shorter puncture time ✅ Higher first-pass success ✅ Fewer puncture attempts ✅ Fewer inadvertent arterial punctures ✅ Benefits both trainees and experienced operators Ultrasound-guided vascular access should become standard practice in every EP lab. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4eTAp7w @escardio #EHRA_ESC

🚨 Check out the recently published ULYSSES Trial in Europace! @dvidschaack Read here 👉 bit.ly/4ff6tnA 🔹 Multicenter randomized trial (6 centers, 968 patients) 🔹 Patients undergoing AF/AT ablation randomized to ultrasound-guided vs conventional (palpation-guided) femoral venous access 🔹 Trial stopped early for efficacy after enrollment of half of the planned study population 🔹 Primary endpoint: composite of venous access-site complications within 30 days (AV fistula, pseudoaneurysm, access-site bleeding requiring intervention or prolonged hospitalization) 🔹 Primary endpoint: 0.6% in the ultrasound-guided group vs 3.3% in the conventional group (HR 0.18, 95% CI 0.05–0.63; P=0.02) Ultrasound-guided vascular access should become the standard of care in EP labs. @escardio #EHRA_ESC @ehj_ed

👉ow.ly/f3bq50ZgPaH "Physicians need to recalibrate how they think about serum potassium in patients with heart failure." In this new #ESCTVToday episode, Milton Packer discusses why traditional thinking around potassium management in heart failure may need to change - and what this means for clinical practice. #HeartFailure #Cardiology #Hyperkalaemia

New #EHRA_ESC CardioTalk podcast episode is out! 🚨 This month we are talking about a fundamental to every electrophysiologist topic, which often does not receive enough attention - Vascular access and closure management for EP interventions Join @tomdepotter @simovicst @micaela_ebert sharing their expertise 🎙️ @escardio

#ImageOfTheWeek by Dr. Fayez Al-Zubair, MD, FACC, and Bashayer Al Mutairi, Heart Health Center, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh First Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia. You are reviewing a colour M-mode echocardiogram through the mitral valve in a patient with chronic primary mitral regurgitation. The image demonstrates a vena contracta width of 15 mm. According to the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease, which statement is correct? ow.ly/qmgU50Zj1Yz #ESCGuidelines

The EAPCI series of 5️⃣ Webinars on VHD goes on - Episode 3️⃣ Early phenotyping, advanced imaging and new technologies can change the trajectory of Structural Heart Disease 🚀 Learn how to: 📸 Use advanced Echo and CT for early diagnosis and treatment planning! Leverage AI and digital workflows for screening and multidisciplinary decision-making 🤖 🤝 Strengthen collaboration across the Heart Team 📅 July 1st ⏰ 6.00 PM CEST Register for free 🔗 esc365.escardio.org/event/2659 ❓Ask your questions and discuss with us LIVE❔ @escardio @EACVIPresident #EAPCIWebinar #EAPCIfamily #EAPCIcommunity

At #ESCCongress 2026, meet the leaders who inspire generations. Ask questions, join debates, explore ESC Guidelines in context and connect with the people behind cardiology’s transformation. Register by 31 July to benefit from the Late Fee rate ow.ly/sun250Zi6NK 📍28-31 August, Munich

🎙️ The 2nd CoS Cario Talk is now live! In this new ESC 365 episode, we discuss sex-specific risk factors and disparities in heart–stroke care, using #AFib as a clinical model. 👏@B_Corica @LiverpoolCCS 🖇️tinyurl.com/45n2nb2a @JacopoImberti @Fra_Vitali90 @annapodlasek