Catheter ablation is widely performed to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) but evidence on whether the procedure improves patients’ quality of life related to AF is lacking. In the PVI-SHAM-AF trial, both catheter ablation and a sham intervention improved AF-related...

ESC CONGRESS 2026 Severe tricuspid regurgitation is a heart valve disorder associated with debilitating symptoms and increased risk of death. The TRIC-I-HF trial studied transcatheter valve repair plus medical therapy vs. medical therapy alone in patients with severe...

A total of 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in ESC Congress 2026, the largest ever flagship meeting of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). This year’s congress took place in Munich, Germany, and focused on the spotlight theme...

Key takeaways Sudden cardiac death occurs in patients with heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than 35% but they are not currently eligible for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The CMR GUIDE trial evaluated whether an...

Munich, Germany – 28 August 2026: When a myocardial infarction, such as a heart attack, occurs, being able to classify its type can improve diagnosis and treatment. For the first time, a universal definition of myocardial infarction has been developed and published by...

Munich, Germany – 28 August 2026: An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator did not improve the primary endpoint overall in the CMR GUIDE trial but younger patients appeared to benefit, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 20261 and...

Key takeaways The first dedicated ESC Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation have been published today in the European Heart Journal. The new guidelines highlight how cardiac rehabilitation can improve quality of life, physical fitness, confidence and mental...

Date: 03 Jul 2026 Munich, Germany – A blood test may help identify which patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver are most likely to benefit from chemotherapy after surgery, according to research presented today at the ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers...

Key takeaways The world's leading cardiology experts will convene in Munich for ESC Congress 2026. The event takes place from 28 to 31 August, with the press programme beginning on 27 August. This year’s spotlight on artificial intelligence will explore the potential...

Key takeaways The study of 112,395 people includes a detailed analysis of diet and food ingredients. Researchers found eight preservative food additives linked to high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. The highest risks were in people who ate the most...

Key takeaways:  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women.  Women are more likely to have undiagnosed and untreated cardiovascular disease.  Dedicated women's heart centres are needed to improve diagnosis, treatment and care. Sophia Antipolis,...

The scientific programme of ESMO Breast Cancer 2026 highlighted the accelerating integration of precision oncology into breast cancer prevention, disease monitoring, and survivorship care. Across sessions dedicated to early detection, translational research, and early...

The ESMO Breast Cancer 2026 officially commenced on Wednesday, May 6, with a distinguished opening ceremony and award lecture that underscored the rapid pace of scientific advancement and the critical role of international collaboration in improving breast cancer...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 27 March 2026 – New evidence from a Chinese cohort presented today at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026 shows that onetime lowdose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in a...

Key takeaways  ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 (#ACVC26), the annual meeting for acute cardiovascular care professionals, will take place 20–21 March 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. The two-day program features nearly 100 scientific sessions covering the full spectrum of...

Key takeaways  A new patient version of ESC Guidelines on pregnancy is being published on International Women’s Day to empower women living with cardiovascular disease to make informed decisions about pregnancy and birth and support shared decision making with...

Interview with Professor Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, FRCP, FESC President European Society of Cardiology (ESC) In January 2026, the world’s leading cardiovascular organisations—the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart...

The first official summit of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) organised directly under the umbrella of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) will take place in Munich, Germany on 19–20 February 2026. Percutaneous...

Source ESMO 19 Jan 2026 After increasing for more than 25 years, lung cancer death rates are finally levelling off among women in European Union (EU) countries apart from Spain, according to predictions of mortality rates from the disease for 2026. In the UK, death...

Source  - The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 20 January 2026 The world’s leading cardiovascular societies, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation (WHF)...

Vienna, Austria – 11 December 2025: Valvular heart disease, identified through cardiovascular imaging, is common in cancer patients. Interventions to treat valvular heart disease significantly improved survival.1 These findings were presented today at EACVI 2025, the...

Vienna, Austria – 11 December 2025: Measured using an artificial intelligence-based imaging tool, reduced coronary blood flow predicted future cardiovascular events in patients with suspected stable coronary artery disease.1 These findings were presented today at...

Vienna, Austria – 12 December 2025: Increased volume of epicardial adipose tissue, detected by cardiovascular imaging, was found to be associated with greater myocardial injury after a myocardial infarction.1 These findings were presented today at EACVI 2025, the...

There is a pressing need for academically driven simulation training across Europe. To address this gap, the European Union’s Horizon Programme is funding the European Research Institute on Simulation (ERIS) project, aiming to coordinate the simulation-based training...

Embracing the new era in digital cardiology and all the potential it offers, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) will host its first ever Digital & AI Summit in Berlin, Germany, from November 21–22.  Cardiology professionals, technology experts, and other key...

New framework aims to help patients, clinicians and institutions adopt AI language tools responsibly  Lugano/Berlin, 18 October 2025 – The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) released today the ESMO Guidance on the Use of Large Language Models in Clinical...

Lugano, Switzerland – The ESMO Congress 2025 will take place from 17-21 October in Berlin, Germany, where internationally renowned oncology experts will present cutting-edge data and engage in thought-provoking discussions covering the current advances and future...

Key takeaways    Depression affects 300+ million people and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality by two to three times. One in three CVD patients experiences depression; one in two develops it after major cardiac events. The conditions are...

Over 33,300i healthcare professionals from 169 nations took part in the European Society of Cardiology’s flagship meeting ESC Congress in Madrid.  The world’s leading event in cardiovascular medicine was held in partnership with the World Heart Federation and focused...

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown to receive honor August 29 in Madrid as part of the European Society of Cardiology annual conference   DALLAS and MADRID, August 26, 2025 — The World Heart Federation (WHF) is set to honor Nancy Brown, chief executive...

Even walking fewer than 10,000 steps a day reduced the risk Key takeaways: Taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps, and walking faster, significantly lowers the risk of major problems of the heart and blood vessels in people with...

Aim: To assess whether small and large fibre damage due to diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN) in type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) could develop in parallel and whether it may be reversible. Methods: Prospective observational study of subjects from...