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).

Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.

Marijuana users with heart rhythm issues risk a ‘devastating outcome’

Marijuana users with a cardiac arrhythmia may face a heightened risk of in-hospital mortality, new research suggests. 

April 23, 2021
Keto diet may raise risk of cardiovascular issues

Red meat linked to heart damage—expert says it ‘seems sensible’ to limit intake

Researchers relied on imaging data from nearly 20,000 UK Biobank participants to reach their conclusion.

April 19, 2021
women doctors

New guidelines focus on the management of heart failure patients with secondary mitral regurgitation

The Heart Failure Association, European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Heart Rhythm Association and European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions all collaborated on the position statement.

April 8, 2021

Heart attacks more likely to be missed in women than men

When treating female patients, researchers explained, physicians are less likely to think there is potential for a heart attack.

March 12, 2021
Blood transfusion

A winning strategy for blood transfusions among anemic heart attack patients

Researchers detailed a method that improves patient safety and leads to significant cost savings.

September 1, 2020
COVID

Confirmed: Key heart medications safe to use for COVID-19 patients

The BRACE CORONA trial focused on the safety of taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers when hospitalized with COVID-19.

September 1, 2020

Why early rhythm control therapy is so important for atrial fibrillation patients

The research team's findings were presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

August 31, 2020

Shear wave imaging ‘extremely promising’ for assessment of myocardial stiffness in heart transplant recipients

The noninvasive technique shows potential where cardiac magnetic resonance imaging falls short.

August 31, 2020

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