World Heart Federation
@worldheart.org
We connect and inspire the global cardiovascular community to achieve stronger health systems and healthier hearts 🫀 | www.worldheart.org.
🚨 NEW: the Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026).
For the first time, a universal definition of MI has been developed jointly by four major cardiovascular societies: @escardio.bsky.social, @accintouch.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and WHF.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cUHG6F
For the first time, a universal definition of MI has been developed jointly by four major cardiovascular societies: @escardio.bsky.social, @accintouch.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and WHF.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cUHG6F
Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026) | Global Heart
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September 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
🚨 NEW: the Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2026).
For the first time, a universal definition of MI has been developed jointly by four major cardiovascular societies: @escardio.bsky.social, @accintouch.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and WHF.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cUHG6F
For the first time, a universal definition of MI has been developed jointly by four major cardiovascular societies: @escardio.bsky.social, @accintouch.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and WHF.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cUHG6F
Our Heart Café is back at #ESCCongress 2026! ☕️❤️
Join us 29–30 August in Munich for open conversations on global cardiovascular health.
📍 Booth #K190, Exhibit Hall B2, Messe München
See the full programme: bit.ly/4xnkgz8
Join us 29–30 August in Munich for open conversations on global cardiovascular health.
📍 Booth #K190, Exhibit Hall B2, Messe München
See the full programme: bit.ly/4xnkgz8
August 25, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Our Heart Café is back at #ESCCongress 2026! ☕️❤️
Join us 29–30 August in Munich for open conversations on global cardiovascular health.
📍 Booth #K190, Exhibit Hall B2, Messe München
See the full programme: bit.ly/4xnkgz8
Join us 29–30 August in Munich for open conversations on global cardiovascular health.
📍 Booth #K190, Exhibit Hall B2, Messe München
See the full programme: bit.ly/4xnkgz8
Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths worldwide.
And yet, fewer than 20 countries have a national plan.
We know what works. Now it's time to act.
📣 Explore our new Framework for a Cardiovascular Health Action Plan: bit.ly/45kTiMi
#HeartHealthStartsWithAPlan
And yet, fewer than 20 countries have a national plan.
We know what works. Now it's time to act.
📣 Explore our new Framework for a Cardiovascular Health Action Plan: bit.ly/45kTiMi
#HeartHealthStartsWithAPlan
August 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths worldwide.
And yet, fewer than 20 countries have a national plan.
We know what works. Now it's time to act.
📣 Explore our new Framework for a Cardiovascular Health Action Plan: bit.ly/45kTiMi
#HeartHealthStartsWithAPlan
And yet, fewer than 20 countries have a national plan.
We know what works. Now it's time to act.
📣 Explore our new Framework for a Cardiovascular Health Action Plan: bit.ly/45kTiMi
#HeartHealthStartsWithAPlan
Have a bold idea to tackle rheumatic heart disease?
Pitch it at the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 2026, receive expert mentoring, and compete for AUD $25,000 in seed funding.
Apply by 19 July: bit.ly/4fiLizK #EndRHD
Pitch it at the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 2026, receive expert mentoring, and compete for AUD $25,000 in seed funding.
Apply by 19 July: bit.ly/4fiLizK #EndRHD
July 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Have a bold idea to tackle rheumatic heart disease?
Pitch it at the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 2026, receive expert mentoring, and compete for AUD $25,000 in seed funding.
Apply by 19 July: bit.ly/4fiLizK #EndRHD
Pitch it at the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 2026, receive expert mentoring, and compete for AUD $25,000 in seed funding.
Apply by 19 July: bit.ly/4fiLizK #EndRHD
The World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (Perth, 11–14 November) is calling for abstracts across all areas of work!
🧪 Clinical research
🔬 Basic & translational science
🏥 Health systems & implementation science
🗣️ Advocacy
Apply by 2 July: bit.ly/4vLEWzq
🧪 Clinical research
🔬 Basic & translational science
🏥 Health systems & implementation science
🗣️ Advocacy
Apply by 2 July: bit.ly/4vLEWzq
June 17, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (Perth, 11–14 November) is calling for abstracts across all areas of work!
🧪 Clinical research
🔬 Basic & translational science
🏥 Health systems & implementation science
🗣️ Advocacy
Apply by 2 July: bit.ly/4vLEWzq
🧪 Clinical research
🔬 Basic & translational science
🏥 Health systems & implementation science
🗣️ Advocacy
Apply by 2 July: bit.ly/4vLEWzq
WHF, @escardio.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and @accintouch.bsky.social have issued a joint call to address environmental threats as major, yet preventable, causes of cardiovascular disease: worldheart.org/news/global-societies-unite-to-address-environmental-threats-to-heart-health/
Global societies unite to address environmental threats to heart health
Leading heart organisations warn environmental stressors cause up to one in five cardiovascular deaths worldwide and call for urgent policy action.
world-heart-federation.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
WHF, @escardio.bsky.social, @americanheart.bsky.social and @accintouch.bsky.social have issued a joint call to address environmental threats as major, yet preventable, causes of cardiovascular disease: worldheart.org/news/global-societies-unite-to-address-environmental-threats-to-heart-health/
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Just Announced 📣 From 12–14 November 2026, the
@worldheart.org and the Heart Foundation will unite global experts, advocates, and communities in Perth for the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) to accelerate solutions to end RHD.🌏 www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releas...
@worldheart.org and the Heart Foundation will unite global experts, advocates, and communities in Perth for the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) to accelerate solutions to end RHD.🌏 www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releas...
Heart Foundation selected to host 2026 World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Perth | Heart Foundation
The World Heart Federation has selected the National Heart Foundation of Australia to host the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Perth next year.
www.heartfoundation.org.au
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Just Announced 📣 From 12–14 November 2026, the
@worldheart.org and the Heart Foundation will unite global experts, advocates, and communities in Perth for the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) to accelerate solutions to end RHD.🌏 www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releas...
@worldheart.org and the Heart Foundation will unite global experts, advocates, and communities in Perth for the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) to accelerate solutions to end RHD.🌏 www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releas...
A big THANK YOU to our global partners, our Members and the entire World Heart community for supporting #WorldHeartDay ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A big THANK YOU to our global partners, our Members and the entire World Heart community for supporting #WorldHeartDay ❤️
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We thoroughly support #WorldHeartDay - with this year representing the 25th anniversary of the campaign - and the call for action on heart health ⬇️
Our #WorldHeartDay 2025 campaign is now LIVE!
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We thoroughly support #WorldHeartDay - with this year representing the 25th anniversary of the campaign - and the call for action on heart health ⬇️
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Sign the @worldheart.org petition here to advocate for better treatment and urgent action for the prevention of cardiovascular disease across the globe! ♥️
world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
Sign Our Petition
Add your voice to the global petition demanding urgent action on cardiovascular disease. Call on governments to ensure 500 million more people receive high blood pressure treatment and save lives by 2...
world-heart-federation.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Sign the @worldheart.org petition here to advocate for better treatment and urgent action for the prevention of cardiovascular disease across the globe! ♥️
world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
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Este #DíaMundialDelCorazón ❤️ sumemos apoyos en la concienciación sobre de las complicaciones provocadas por el #Chagas y el resto de enfermedades cardiovasculares
👉 coalicionchagas.org/event/dia-mu...
@worldheart.org #DontMissABeat #BeatNTDs #NTDs #UnaSolaSalud #SaludGlobal #Agenda2030 #NTDroadmap
👉 coalicionchagas.org/event/dia-mu...
@worldheart.org #DontMissABeat #BeatNTDs #NTDs #UnaSolaSalud #SaludGlobal #Agenda2030 #NTDroadmap
September 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Este #DíaMundialDelCorazón ❤️ sumemos apoyos en la concienciación sobre de las complicaciones provocadas por el #Chagas y el resto de enfermedades cardiovasculares
👉 coalicionchagas.org/event/dia-mu...
@worldheart.org #DontMissABeat #BeatNTDs #NTDs #UnaSolaSalud #SaludGlobal #Agenda2030 #NTDroadmap
👉 coalicionchagas.org/event/dia-mu...
@worldheart.org #DontMissABeat #BeatNTDs #NTDs #UnaSolaSalud #SaludGlobal #Agenda2030 #NTDroadmap
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CVD is the #1 killer of women. To change that, we need more women in cardiology & research, as well as systemic change
We join @worldheart.org in urging governments to act & commit to national heart health plans
Add your voice: world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
#WorldHeartDay #CardioSky
We join @worldheart.org in urging governments to act & commit to national heart health plans
Add your voice: world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
#WorldHeartDay #CardioSky
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
CVD is the #1 killer of women. To change that, we need more women in cardiology & research, as well as systemic change
We join @worldheart.org in urging governments to act & commit to national heart health plans
Add your voice: world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
#WorldHeartDay #CardioSky
We join @worldheart.org in urging governments to act & commit to national heart health plans
Add your voice: world-heart-federation.org/sign-our-pet...
#WorldHeartDay #CardioSky
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✨ #ESCCongress in Madrid = good vibes, big smiles & science that connects us all! 💙
From networking moments 🤝 to packed sessions and plenty of laughter 😄 the energy is just unbeatable.
Here’s a look at how we kicked things off 🎉
👉 Swipe through to relive the highlights!
#cardiology #ESC75years
From networking moments 🤝 to packed sessions and plenty of laughter 😄 the energy is just unbeatable.
Here’s a look at how we kicked things off 🎉
👉 Swipe through to relive the highlights!
#cardiology #ESC75years
August 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
✨ #ESCCongress in Madrid = good vibes, big smiles & science that connects us all! 💙
From networking moments 🤝 to packed sessions and plenty of laughter 😄 the energy is just unbeatable.
Here’s a look at how we kicked things off 🎉
👉 Swipe through to relive the highlights!
#cardiology #ESC75years
From networking moments 🤝 to packed sessions and plenty of laughter 😄 the energy is just unbeatable.
Here’s a look at how we kicked things off 🎉
👉 Swipe through to relive the highlights!
#cardiology #ESC75years
📣 LAUNCHED AT #ESCCongress #WCCardio: Our new Roadmap on Single Pill Combination Therapies!
👉 By combining medicines into one pill, we can improve adherence and save lives
Explore it here: globalheartjournal.com/articles/10.5334/gh.1457
👉 By combining medicines into one pill, we can improve adherence and save lives
Explore it here: globalheartjournal.com/articles/10.5334/gh.1457
WHF Roadmap on Single Pill Combination Therapies | Global Heart
globalheartjournal.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 LAUNCHED AT #ESCCongress #WCCardio: Our new Roadmap on Single Pill Combination Therapies!
👉 By combining medicines into one pill, we can improve adherence and save lives
Explore it here: globalheartjournal.com/articles/10.5334/gh.1457
👉 By combining medicines into one pill, we can improve adherence and save lives
Explore it here: globalheartjournal.com/articles/10.5334/gh.1457
Our World Congress of Cardiology together with the #ESCCongress is underway in Madrid, Spain!
Visit us at HALL 9 (Exchange Area) to say hello to the WHF team and learn more about our projects, #WorldHeartDay campaign, our new Roadmap (launching tomorrow!) and more ❤️
Visit us at HALL 9 (Exchange Area) to say hello to the WHF team and learn more about our projects, #WorldHeartDay campaign, our new Roadmap (launching tomorrow!) and more ❤️
August 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our World Congress of Cardiology together with the #ESCCongress is underway in Madrid, Spain!
Visit us at HALL 9 (Exchange Area) to say hello to the WHF team and learn more about our projects, #WorldHeartDay campaign, our new Roadmap (launching tomorrow!) and more ❤️
Visit us at HALL 9 (Exchange Area) to say hello to the WHF team and learn more about our projects, #WorldHeartDay campaign, our new Roadmap (launching tomorrow!) and more ❤️
Our #WorldHeartDay 2025 campaign is now LIVE!
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
July 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Our #WorldHeartDay 2025 campaign is now LIVE!
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
Too many are missing the chance to move, connect, and protect their hearts.
Join us and help us advocate for better heart health everywhere: worldheartday.org
#DontMissABeat
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RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 is co-hosted with our global partners, @worldheart.org & @escardio.bsky.social, to make a global impact for women in cardiology and leadership in cardiovascular health.
📅August 28, Madrid
🔗 Join us: rise.womenasone.org
#LetsRISE2025 #ESCCongress #WCCardio #CardioSky
📅August 28, Madrid
🔗 Join us: rise.womenasone.org
#LetsRISE2025 #ESCCongress #WCCardio #CardioSky
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 is co-hosted with our global partners, @worldheart.org & @escardio.bsky.social, to make a global impact for women in cardiology and leadership in cardiovascular health.
📅August 28, Madrid
🔗 Join us: rise.womenasone.org
#LetsRISE2025 #ESCCongress #WCCardio #CardioSky
📅August 28, Madrid
🔗 Join us: rise.womenasone.org
#LetsRISE2025 #ESCCongress #WCCardio #CardioSky
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A new global @worldheart.org report co-authored by Essex public health experts has called for governments to tackle rising levels of obesity to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Find out more about the report:
www.essex.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
Find out more about the report:
www.essex.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
May 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A new global @worldheart.org report co-authored by Essex public health experts has called for governments to tackle rising levels of obesity to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Find out more about the report:
www.essex.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
Find out more about the report:
www.essex.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
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Come for the experience. Return ready to lead change.
#ESCCongress with #WCCardio ❤️
Discuss the science. Connect with experts. Grow your network.
Take home knowledge you can apply immediately.
📆 Register before 31 May to save the most
Madrid, 29 August – 1 September bit.ly/3YvDX8G
#ESCCongress with #WCCardio ❤️
Discuss the science. Connect with experts. Grow your network.
Take home knowledge you can apply immediately.
📆 Register before 31 May to save the most
Madrid, 29 August – 1 September bit.ly/3YvDX8G
May 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Come for the experience. Return ready to lead change.
#ESCCongress with #WCCardio ❤️
Discuss the science. Connect with experts. Grow your network.
Take home knowledge you can apply immediately.
📆 Register before 31 May to save the most
Madrid, 29 August – 1 September bit.ly/3YvDX8G
#ESCCongress with #WCCardio ❤️
Discuss the science. Connect with experts. Grow your network.
Take home knowledge you can apply immediately.
📆 Register before 31 May to save the most
Madrid, 29 August – 1 September bit.ly/3YvDX8G
Cardiovascular disease remains the world's #1 killer.
Join us at the #WorldHeartSummit this weekend as we bring together leaders from across sectors to tackle the world's most pressing cardiovascular challenges.
📅 17-18 May
📍 Geneva & online
Register: worldheart.org/world-heart-summit/
Join us at the #WorldHeartSummit this weekend as we bring together leaders from across sectors to tackle the world's most pressing cardiovascular challenges.
📅 17-18 May
📍 Geneva & online
Register: worldheart.org/world-heart-summit/
May 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Cardiovascular disease remains the world's #1 killer.
Join us at the #WorldHeartSummit this weekend as we bring together leaders from across sectors to tackle the world's most pressing cardiovascular challenges.
📅 17-18 May
📍 Geneva & online
Register: worldheart.org/world-heart-summit/
Join us at the #WorldHeartSummit this weekend as we bring together leaders from across sectors to tackle the world's most pressing cardiovascular challenges.
📅 17-18 May
📍 Geneva & online
Register: worldheart.org/world-heart-summit/
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🌍 Thank you to all the submitters who have shared their hard work and dedicated research, your work will inspire across continents and specialties for a healthier future for all.
Together, let’s transcend borders.
@worldheart.org
Together, let’s transcend borders.
@worldheart.org
April 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🌍 Thank you to all the submitters who have shared their hard work and dedicated research, your work will inspire across continents and specialties for a healthier future for all.
Together, let’s transcend borders.
@worldheart.org
Together, let’s transcend borders.
@worldheart.org
#WorldChagasDiseaseDay is on Monday!
7 million people are affected by Chagas disease. The Chagas Observatory, developed in partnership with @coalicionchagas.bsky.social and @dndi.org brings together data from 7 countries to fight this neglected disease.
Learn more: www.observatoriochagas.com
7 million people are affected by Chagas disease. The Chagas Observatory, developed in partnership with @coalicionchagas.bsky.social and @dndi.org brings together data from 7 countries to fight this neglected disease.
Learn more: www.observatoriochagas.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#WorldChagasDiseaseDay is on Monday!
7 million people are affected by Chagas disease. The Chagas Observatory, developed in partnership with @coalicionchagas.bsky.social and @dndi.org brings together data from 7 countries to fight this neglected disease.
Learn more: www.observatoriochagas.com
7 million people are affected by Chagas disease. The Chagas Observatory, developed in partnership with @coalicionchagas.bsky.social and @dndi.org brings together data from 7 countries to fight this neglected disease.
Learn more: www.observatoriochagas.com
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🔉 Turn up the sound and get ready to feel the vibe of this year’s #ESCCongress / #WCCardio Scientific Programme
New tracks. Immersive formats. Real-world science
Tackling today’s biggest CV challenges
Start building your experience→ esc365.escardio.org/esc-congress
youtu.be/daSgsobEpwM
New tracks. Immersive formats. Real-world science
Tackling today’s biggest CV challenges
Start building your experience→ esc365.escardio.org/esc-congress
youtu.be/daSgsobEpwM
April 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🔉 Turn up the sound and get ready to feel the vibe of this year’s #ESCCongress / #WCCardio Scientific Programme
New tracks. Immersive formats. Real-world science
Tackling today’s biggest CV challenges
Start building your experience→ esc365.escardio.org/esc-congress
youtu.be/daSgsobEpwM
New tracks. Immersive formats. Real-world science
Tackling today’s biggest CV challenges
Start building your experience→ esc365.escardio.org/esc-congress
youtu.be/daSgsobEpwM
The #ESCCongress together with #WCCardio Scientific Programme is now LIVE!
Register now and help us shape the future of global heart health: esc365.escardio.org/ESC-Congress/programme
🤝 @escardio.bsky.social
Register now and help us shape the future of global heart health: esc365.escardio.org/ESC-Congress/programme
🤝 @escardio.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The #ESCCongress together with #WCCardio Scientific Programme is now LIVE!
Register now and help us shape the future of global heart health: esc365.escardio.org/ESC-Congress/programme
🤝 @escardio.bsky.social
Register now and help us shape the future of global heart health: esc365.escardio.org/ESC-Congress/programme
🤝 @escardio.bsky.social
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Lovely panel w/ @worldheart.org at #ACC25 on bridging gaps in 🚺 ❤️health
Topic Highlights:
🫀Need for early training and medical education
🫀Policy changes on all levels
🫀https://www.cwhha.ca as a free resource for asynchronous learning
#cardiosky #cardioobstetrics #ACCRepOB
Topic Highlights:
🫀Need for early training and medical education
🫀Policy changes on all levels
🫀https://www.cwhha.ca as a free resource for asynchronous learning
#cardiosky #cardioobstetrics #ACCRepOB
March 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Lovely panel w/ @worldheart.org at #ACC25 on bridging gaps in 🚺 ❤️health
Topic Highlights:
🫀Need for early training and medical education
🫀Policy changes on all levels
🫀https://www.cwhha.ca as a free resource for asynchronous learning
#cardiosky #cardioobstetrics #ACCRepOB
Topic Highlights:
🫀Need for early training and medical education
🫀Policy changes on all levels
🫀https://www.cwhha.ca as a free resource for asynchronous learning
#cardiosky #cardioobstetrics #ACCRepOB