European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

This page includes news from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The ESC represents more than 95,000 men and women in the field of cardiology from Europe, the Mediterranean basin. It is the European umbrella cardiology organization, which includes the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), which hosts the large EuroPCR meeting; the European Heart Rhythm Society (EHRA); European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI); European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC); and the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC).

Predicting sudden cardiac death after a heart attack may be impossible—for now
Researchers tried to crack the code, but they fell short time and time again. AI may offer potential as one way to finally find an answer, they added.
SAVR associated with several long-term benefits for patients with asymptomatic severe AS
The current evidence suggests early surgery is a better treatment option for asymptomatic severe AS than conservative care, researchers explained.
JACC editor excited by progress during a 'very important moment' for cardiology
Harlan Krumholz, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explains some of the key technology and treatment trends he has his eyes on.
Treating AFib with another ablation after PVI provides little value
Care teams regularly targeting AFib symptoms with LVA ablation in addition to PVI may want to reconsider.
Pausing oral anticoagulation during TAVR reduces bleeding risk
The findings, based on data from more than 800 TAVR patients, suggest that skipping OAC medications for a small amount of time could make a big impact.

AFib, AI and heart-healthy diets: European Society of Cardiology previews EHRA 2022

The European Heart Rhythm Association's annual conference is headed to Denmark.

March 11, 2022

Q&A U.S. and European Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines: Lessons from Across the Pond

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“Good harmony” is the way John P. Erwin III, MD, describes the synergy of the 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease (VHD) released in August along with the ACC/AHA guidelines that rolled in December 2020.

Cardiologists across the world share support for Ukraine as violent war continues

The American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology have both issued new statements in support of Ukraine as war in that country continues.

March 2, 2022