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Cardiology on the cutting edge: updates from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2020
Enrique Gallego-Colon1, Aldo Bonaventura2,3, Alessandra Vecchié2
1Cardiology Department, Barzilai University Medical Center, Hahistadrout St 2, 30604, Ashkelon, Israel. enrique.gce@gmail.com.
Insights
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2020 virtual congress showcased groundbreaking cardiovascular science and new guidelines. Healthcare professionals must prepare for long-term cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Digital Health
Background:
- The 2020 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress was the first virtual event, focusing on cutting-edge cardiovascular science.
- Despite COVID-19 challenges, major clinical trial results were presented across general cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, interventional cardiology, and atrial fibrillation.
Discussion:
- Three new ESC guidelines were released, including the first on Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
- The journal BMC Cardiovascular Disorders expanded to seven sections, reflecting advancements in cardiovascular research and digital health.
Key Insights:
- The ESC Congress 2020 highlighted significant innovations in cardiovascular medicine.
- New guidelines provide updated recommendations for managing cardiovascular conditions and promoting heart health.
Outlook:
- Cardiovascular healthcare professionals must anticipate and manage the long-term cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19.
- Continued research and adaptation of guidelines are crucial for addressing evolving cardiovascular challenges.
Abstract:
The 2020 annual Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) was the first ever to be held virtually. Under the spotlight of 'the cutting edge of cardiology', exciting and ground-breaking cardiovascular (CV) science was presented both in basic and clinical research. This commentary summarizes essential updates from ESC 2020-The Digital Experience. Despite the challenges that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed on the conduct of clinical trials, the ESC Congress launched the results of major studies bringing innovation to the field of general cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, interventional cardiology, and atrial fibrillation. In addition to three new ESC guidelines updates, the first ESC Guidelines on Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease were presented. As former ESC president, Professor Casadei undoubtedly pointed out the ESC Congress 2020 was a great success. During the ESC 2020 Congress, BMC Cardiovascular Disorders updated to seven journal sections including Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology, CV Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease, Epidemiology and Digital health, Hypertension and Vascular biology, Primary prevention and CV Risk, and Structural Diseases, Heart Failure, and Congenital Disorders. To conclude, an important take-home message for all CV health care professionals engaged in the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must foresee and be prepared to tackle the dramatic, long-term CV complications of COVID-19 patients.
