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ESC Congress 2026
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Transforming cardiology, together
Munich & Online, 28–31 August
The world’s leading cardiovascular healthcare professionals are meeting right now at ESC Congress 2026.
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Read the articles bringing you the newest, hottest science – from breaking scientific developments and newly released ESC Guidelines to prestigious ESC Gold Medals and Named Lectures.
Join the #ESCCongress conversation!
Follow the science as it unfolds at ESC Congress 2026. More than 50 ESC Social Media Ambassadors will bring you key takeaways, highlights and conversations live from congress on our social media channels.
Join the ESC Heart Team Challenge at ESC Congress
New this year at ESC Congress! Work through real-world cases in a fast-paced team environment where collaboration and clinical decision-making take centre stage.
Hot off the press
Catch the biggest stories from ESC Congress. Read the official press releases highlighting ground-breaking research, guideline updates and key advances shaping cardiovascular care.
Environmental sustainability at ESC Congress
We're making ESC Congress, and all of our congresses, more environmentally friendly. Join us in our sustainability efforts.
Cardiovascular health check initiative aims to screen 1,300 participants over four days
For the third year running, ESC Congress delegates can receive a personalised cardiovascular health assessment. By combining risk screening with real-world data collection, the programme showcases the potential of accessible health checks to support earlier detection, prevention, and screening across Europe.
Celebrating 10 years of ESC Professional Membership, together
Read the stories from our members across the global cardiology community as they share why they joined, what they value most, and how membership has supported their careers, connections and access to science.
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ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines help you weigh up the benefits and risks in your decision making
2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of myocarditis and pericarditis
These guidelines introduce a comprehensive, patient-oriented framework for the diagnosis and management of IMPS, spanning the full disease spectrum.
2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy
The current Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy support health care professionals to manage and care for women with cardiovascular diseases before, during and after pregnancy.
2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
The 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines update the 2021 valvular heart disease recommendations. Key revisions highlight the central role of the Heart Team, the importance of Heart Valve Centres, and advances in diagnostic imaging with clearer criteria for complex VHD. They also refine indications and timing for interventional options across the spectrum of VHD.
2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias
This 2025 Focused Update addresses changes in recommendations for the treatment of dyslipidaemias based on new evidence published since the 2019 version, up until 31 March 2025.
2025 ESC Clinical Consensus Statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease
This clinical consensus statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease highlights the multidirectional relationship between mental health, cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease and its impact on cardiovascular risk and prognosis.
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About the ESC
Driven by science, united for patients
We are a volunteer-led, not-for-profit medical society. Our members and decision-makers are scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied professionals working in all fields of cardiology.
We unite national cardiac societies from around the world. This unique network allows us to understand the impact of cardiovascular disease and how we can better reduce its burden. Our diversity is our strength.
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