The British Heart Foundation launches the Big Beat Challenge at the European Society of Cardiology Congress
A £30 million research award for the world’s greatest minds to tackle the world’s biggest killers The British…
Five CVD myths to be debunked
As Cardiovascular Disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, so the need for accurate information…
World Congress of Cardiology 2019 to be held in Paris together with European Society of Cardiology
The World Heart Federation is pleased to announce that our next congress, following WCC 2018 in Dubai, will…
World Heart Federation at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich, Germany
The World Heart Federation (WHF) was proud to attend the renowned European Society of Cardiology Congress, which was…
Second meeting of the WHF RHD Taskforce at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich
Following the unanimous adoption of the WHO Resolution on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in May…
The ESC Council on CV Nursing and Allied Professions is now the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP)
On 28 August at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, it was announced that the ESC Council…
Do doctors really know how to diagnose a heart attack? New guidance from the European Society of Cardiology
ESC Congress, Munich, Germany – 25 Aug 2018: Confusion over how to diagnose a heart attack is set…
Growing diabetes epidemic to trigger ‘sharp rise’ in heart attacks and strokes by 2035 in the UK
According to our new analysis the number of people suffering heart attacks and strokes as a result of…
The Heart Foundation of Australia joins forces with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch “Business Women Champions of the Heart”
“Business Women Champions of the Heart” is Australia’s first network of senior business women dedicated to raising awareness…
The National Heart Foundation of Australia together with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand launch new clinical guidelines
The National Heart Foundation of Australia together with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand has launched…
World Heart Federation to participate in WHO Regional Meetings
Throughout the coming months, the World Heart Federation will be sending representatives to the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Leading Heart Surgery Societies Call for Improved Strategies to Treat Rheumatic Heart Disease
Declaration details global initiative for people living with RHD CHICAGO — Experts from the world’s major heart surgery…
In memory of Prof. Bongani Mayosi
Last Friday, the world lost a remarkable man and tireless champion for health in Africa. Professor Bongani Mayosi…
The British Heart Foundation launches new brand story focused on “beating heartbreak forever”
This week, WHF members the British Heart Foundation launched a new website and brand story focused on the…
Welcome to World Heart Day 2018
World Heart Day takes place on 29th September every year and is the World Heart Federation‘s and the…
First Meeting of WHF RHD Taskforce
In 2017, the World Heart Federation contacted our global membership to ask for their input and comments on…
WHF attends UN Interactive Hearing on NCDs
On 5 July, the President of the UN General Assembly and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened an…
A new cohort of Emerging Leaders 2018: Breaking barriers in care for Stroke patients
At the Duke Kunshan University, just outside Shanghai China, a team of emerging leaders working in the field…
WHF participates in the XXVIII South American Congress of Cardiology hosted by our members the South American and Peruvian Society of Cardiology
The World Heart Federation (WHF) participated actively at the XXVIII South American Congress of Cardiology (Cardiosur 2018), hosted by…
WHF welcomes the American Heart Association’s new President and Board Members
The World Heart Federation would like to congratulate the newly-elected board members of our member-partners the American…
2018 Emerging Leaders convene at Duke Kunshan University in China
In the 5th cycle of the Emerging Leaders Programme, which is growing stronger each year, the WHF new…