We spoke to HFPN member Ekaterini Lambrinou, a Professor of Nursing at Cyprus University of Technology  

We speak to HFPN member Marc Bains, Co-Founder of the HeartLife Foundation, Canada

On 3 December, the Council of the EU approved conclusions on cardiovascular health, marking a significant step toward improving outcomes in Europe. This milestone publication delivers long-awaited political commitment to address the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The Hungarian Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure and Myocardial Diseases, with support from the HFPN, hosted an event to launch a policy submission on opportunities to reduce the burden of heart failure in Europe.

Last year’s Summit brought together experts from the heart failure and wider health advocacy communities. Here, we reflect on some learning points.

Our ‘Innovation in heart failure: early diagnosis in community settings’ report outlines the urgent need to boost timely diagnosis and presents a variety of promising initiatives.

More than 90% of people with heart failure would like regular discussion about quality of life to be part of their care, but this only happens for 20%.

Our latest policy brief attempts to answer this question, examining existing opportunities and mechanisms to advocate for guideline-recommended care in Spain.

HFPN has launched ‘What’s new in international heart failure guidelines?’, a resource that summarises key changes in heart failure guidelines.

Taking the form of four virtual sessions held in October and November, the 2022 Heart Failure Policy Summit will address how we can engage with policymakers and leaders to improve care for the millions of people living with heart failure across Europe.