The World Heart Federation works to deliver reliable knowledge on the global burden of cardiovascular disease, and information on how it can be managed and prevented in communities around the world.
Our Global Scientific Platforms
Independent data, research and tools that inform and drive
evidence-based action to improve cardiovascular health worldwide
World Heart Observatory
Explore global cardiovascular data, research findings, and evidence-based insights to help inform policy and practice.
Global Heart Journal
A leading peer-reviewed journal advancing cardiovascular science and practice.
CVD Roadmaps
Evidence-based guidance to improve cardiovascular care and health systems.
CVD Scorecards
Compare and monitor cardiovascular health and progress across countries and regions
Latest Science & Research News
Most children have zero access to life-saving cardiovascular care, says new report from World Heart Federation
GENEVA, 16 May 2026: Over 90% of children in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) live in paediatric heart health “deserts” with no access to timely care for congenital heart disease…
Advancing Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Long-Term Conditions
Taking action on homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare inherited condition that causes dangerously high levels of LDL cholesterol from birth, leading to severe cardiovascular complications and early mortality. Despite affecting approximately…
Data at the Heart: A new World Heart Podcast series
The World Heart Federation is thrilled to announce the launch of a new podcast series called Data at the Heart, which will explore the crucial role of data in shaping…
Announcing the new WHF Guidelines for the Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Today, at the first World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Abu Dhabi, the World Heart Federation is launching the 2023 WHF Guidelines for the Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Rheumatic Heart…
Revolutionizing CVD Data: Introducing the all-new World Heart Observatory
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new and enhanced World Heart Observatory – your go-to global data hub for cardiovascular disease! The enhanced Observatory features an expanded repository,…
Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, and Long COVID: Insights from WHF Study Presented at ESC Congress 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted early the critical importance of understanding the virus’s impact on various organ systems, including the heart. Early research showed that individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions were…
World Heart Federation welcomes landmark decision to include polypill in WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
Following a concerted campaign by cardiovascular health advocates, led by the World Heart Federation, the World Health Organization announced yesterday that the ‘polypill’ has been added to the World Health…
Shining a light on rare cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. While many people are familiar with common CVDs such as coronary artery disease, heart…
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