Tag Archives: European Society of Cardiology

GLP-1 therapies for heart failure deliver dual benefits with lower hospitalizations and billions in CO₂ savings

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, not only reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes but also cut the environmental footprint of healthcare. … Read the full press release

Research in microgravity finds mechanical piston device most effective for CPR during spaceflight

(IN BRIEF) A study presented at ESC Congress 2025 has found that a standard piston-based chest compression device is the only method able to achieve effective CPR depth in microgravity conditions, outperforming NASA’s current “handstand method” and other tested devices. … Read the full press release

New research presented at ESC Congress shows low fitness and age drive higher risk of early arrhythmias in healthy adults

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that low fitness and older age independently increase the risk of arrhythmias in otherwise healthy adults. The study of 1,151 participants aged 40–65 revealed that reduced aerobic capacity was strongly … Read the full press release

Novartis to present 19 new studies in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2025 highlighting Entresto, Leqvio, pelacarsen and abelacimab

(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present 19 abstracts at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid, showcasing new findings across its cardiovascular portfolio. Key highlights include two VictORION studies on Leqvio’s impact on quality of life and its … Read the full press release

Study shows daily step increases and faster walking reduce cardiovascular risks in people with high blood pressure

(IN BRIEF) A large-scale study of more than 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that walking more steps daily, even below 10,000, and increasing walking pace can significantly reduce the risk of heart and vascular problems. Each extra … Read the full press release

AI4HF Unites Global Stakeholders to Co‑Create First Trustworthy AI Tool for Heart Failure Care

(IN BRIEF) The EU‑funded AI4HF project is co‑designing, developing and evaluating a trustworthy AI tool to personalise heart failure care. Engaging over 200 stakeholders—including patients, clinicians and administrators—from Europe, South America and Africa, the project has held multiple workshops to … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology Endorses Vaccination as Key Tool to Prevent Heart Disease

(IN BRIEF) The European Society of Cardiology’s new Clinical Consensus Statement, published on 3 June 2025 in the European Heart Journal, positions vaccination as a core component of cardiovascular prevention. It reviews evidence that infections such as influenza, pneumonia, SARS-CoV-2, … Read the full press release

ESC Leads Key Work Packages in €27 M EuroHeartPath Project to Redesign Cardiovascular Care Across 15 EU States

(IN BRIEF) From its leadership of key work packages to its rich data resources—the ESC Atlas of Cardiology and GRASP study—the European Society of Cardiology is driving EuroHeartPath’s mission to transform heart-disease care in Europe. This €27 million Horizon Europe … Read the full press release

Heart Failure 2025: Global Congress in Belgrade to Showcase the Latest Advancements in Heart Failure Treatment and Research

(IN BRIEF) Heart Failure 2025, organized by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology, will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, from May 17 to 20, 2025. The congress will feature over 80 scientific sessions, including Late-Breaking … Read the full press release

AI-Driven Heart Age Assessment Predicts Mortality and Cardiovascular Risk

(IN BRIEF) Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that predicts a heart’s “biological” age using standard 12-lead ECG data. Presented at EHRA 2025, the study found that a biological heart age that is seven years older than the actual age … Read the full press release

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025: Milan Set to Host a Groundbreaking Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025 Congress will be held in Milan from 3 to 5 April 2025 and is organized by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, part of the ESC. The event will feature over 120 sessions … Read the full press release

NextGen Initiative: Advancing Cardiovascular Healthcare Through AI-Personalized Therapies

(IN BRIEF) The NextGen project, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program with €7.6 million, has commenced in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Led by a 21-member consortium including the European Society of Cardiology, the project aims to personalize therapies for patients … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology Weighs In on EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, Advocates for Cardiovascular Research Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has issued a statement regarding the proposed Reform of the EU Pharmaceutical Legislation by the European Commission, currently in negotiation in the European Parliament and the Council. While the ESC supports the … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Advancements in Arrhythmia Management

(IN BRIEF) The EHRA 2023 scientific congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will be held from April 16 to 18 in Barcelona, Spain, as well as online. The congress … Read the full press release

Ozone pollution causes substantial hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

(IN BRIEF) The European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has published a new study revealing that surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ozone limit is associated with significant increases in hospital admissions for heart … Read the full press release

Research: Nutritional supplements athletes take to boost performance can pose risks to the heart

(PRESS RELEASE) SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Society of Cardiology, an independent non-profit, non-governmental professional association leader in the discovery and dissemination of best practices in cardiovascular medicine, has announced that a new research published on its … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology to hold annual EuroCMR congress on 6 to 8 May online

(PRESS RELEASE) SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS CEDEX, France, 12-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EuroCMR 2021 will highlight how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart helps physicians pinpoint diagnoses and tailor treatment. EuroCMR 2021 will take place on 6 to 8 May online. … Read the full press release

Latest research and future treatment in heart rhythm disorders to be presented at EHRA 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France, 29-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — European Society of Cardiology (ESC) announces that its online scientific congress EHRA 2021 will be held 23 to 25 April online. Highlights of the congress are the latest practice-changing research … Read the full press release

ESC statement on inflammation in atherosclerosis: more evidence needed before anti-inflammatory drugs can join statins as standard treatment

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, 15-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A European Society of Cardiology (ESC) consensus statement on inflammation in atherosclerosis is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. (1) Written by the ESC Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology, the document … Read the full press release

New European Society of Cardiology Clinical Practice Guidelines on syncope will be presented at EHRA 2018 in Barcelona

18 to 20 March in Barcelona, Spain Sophia Antipolis, France, 19-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Society of Cardiology Clinical Practice Guidelines on syncope will be presented and published online for the first time during EHRA 2018, which will be held … Read the full press release