Society Updates
Find here our latest selection of news from the EPCCS and its connected societies.
45 minThe need for GP engagement in the world of advocacy
1 minBridging Heart and Stroke Awareness: Stronger Together:
EU Screening Week - Know Your Numbers Campaign
EU Screening Week is a European prevention initiative taking place from 28 September to 4 October, as part of the wider Know Your Numbers campaign.
Stroke Insights – Connecting science and lived experience
Stroke Insights is a new initiative developed by the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and SHINE Global Stroke Collaboration
EPCCS refreshes identity to champion integrated Cardiorenalmetabolic Care in Primary Care
The European Primary Care Cardiovascular Society becomes the European Primary Care Cardiorenalmetabolic Society, reflecting the future of integrated chronic disease management.
Atlas of Cardiology - Avoidable inequalities remain in cardiovascular disease burden and care
Cardiovascular disease remains one of Europe’s biggest health challenges, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.
Towards Comprehensive Cardiovascular Health Checks accross Europe
Our board member, Dr. Walter Marrocco, from Italy, represented EPCCS/ GPcardio at a recent session in the European Parliament organized by the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) and the EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
The Pulse of Primary Care - EPCCS Summit 2026
EPCCS Annual Cardiovascular Summit Relaunched in Palma de MallorcaAfter a six-year hiatus since 2019, the European Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (EPCCS) made a succesful return on February 26–27, 2026. The 12th Annual Summit brought together 60 leading primary care professionals from across Europe to the scenic city of Palma de Mallorca for an intensive, interactive exchange on the future of cardiovascular, cardiorenal and cardiometabolic medicine.
Stroke identified as the second leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease and a major contributor of acquired long-term disability
OECD report - The State of Cardiovascular Health in the European UnionDeveloped by the European Stroke Organisation and the Stroke Alliance for Europe, the Stroke Action Plan for Europe sets a clear roadmap for reducing the burden of stroke across Europe by 2030.
EPCCS-Council launches GPcardio as a commitment to support primary care
The EPCCS, a WONCA special interest group (WESIG) met in October 2025 in Prague to discuss the GPcardio plan, dedicated to supporting General Practitioners and Primary Care providers in delivering the highest standard of cardiovascular care. The GPcardio plan, as an initiative of the EPCCS is focussed around Five Pillars, driving innovation and excellence across the field: EXCHANGE – PRACTICE – RESEARCH – EDUCATION - COLLABORATION
CVD & Primary Care: The need for EPCCS Practice Guidance
The EPCCS board and council members have recently convened to address critical needs supporting primary care professionals in managing the increasing burden of cardiovascular disease. As one of our primary initiatives, we are launching Practice Guidance based on the latest specialist guidelines.
GPcardio and ACC’s NCD Academy Join Forces to Strengthen Primary Care in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
GPcardio is proud to announce a new strategic agreement with the NCD Academy, a global education platform developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This collaboration marks an important milestone in our mission to empower primary care professionals across Europe in preventing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
GPcardio - EPCCS Joins EACH in European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health
We are excited to announce that GPcardio, as initiative of the European Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (EPCCS) has joined EACH, the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health
Introducing GPcardio: Bridging the Gap in Cardiovascular Care
Initiative from EPCCS: European Primary care Cardiovascular ScioetyWe're excited to announce GPcardio, a vital new initiative from the European and International Primary Care Cardiovascular Societies (EPCCS & IPCCS). GPcardio is dedicated to transforming how evidence-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) management is adopted and implemented in primary care.
Web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription
In a recent study presented at ACC.24, it was found that over 90% of patients correctly identified their suitability for nonprescription access to low-dose rosuvastatin using an innovative web application. This treatment proved to be safe overall and resulted in a significant 36% reduction in LDL cholesterol levels.
Enhanced remote medication program boosts GDMT prescriptions for high CV or kidney risk in T2D patients
At ACC.24, Dr. Alexander Blood shared insights from the DRIVE study, which examined the effectiveness of a remote program integrating patient education and medication management in increasing prescriptions for SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs among type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients at elevated cardiovascular (CV) and/or renal risk
Gamification and financial incentives to increase physical activity among patients at elevated CV risk
At ACC.24, Dr. Alexander Fanaroff presented findings from the BE ACTIVE trial, demonstrating how gamification and financial incentives effectively boosted physical activity among patients at risk for cardiovascular events over a 12-month intervention period.