EAS Newsletter March 19, 2024

Society:

Submit documents verifying your eligibility and enjoy all the benefits

Log in to our website to update your membership today and promptly submit all necessary documents required for membership verification. This will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy all the extensive benefits that come with EAS membership.

Follow these steps to add your documents:

• Log in to your EAS account on our website.
• Click on your name in the right-upper corner.
• Navigate to the ‘Account’ section.
• Locate the ‘EAS membership’ tab.
• Click the button: ‘Edit member profile & Renew membership.’
• Upload the required documents.

Please be aware that we need 2 different types of documents, which must be written in English.

Education:

Explore EAS Academy for personalized learning. Knowledge is at your fingertips!

We understand that your time is valuable, and the pursuit of knowledge should be both flexible and accessible. That’s why EAS Academy offers a wealth of on-demand recordings for you to explore at your convenience.

Our on-demand recordings allow you to fit education into your busy schedule, whether you’re an early riser or a night owl. They’re available 24/7, giving you the flexibility to learn when it’s most convenient for you.

If you’re already an EAS member, make the most of your membership by actively using EAS Academy. It’s a valuable resource that’s definitely worth your while.

If you’re not yet a member, consider joining our society to take full advantage of this opportunity.

Congress:

This is the final week to submit your late-breaking abstract for the EAS Congress 2024

Do you have new findings that weren’t available by the regular abstract deadline? Submit your work for the late-breaking abstract submission at the biggest event in the field!

We look forward to receiving your contributions and celebrating the latest advancements in our pursuit of knowledge together!

Education:

Keep up with Women’s Cardiovascular Health Week and watch the brilliant presentation by Prof. Lale Tokgözoğlu

This month’s EAS open lecture aligns with the webinar on Women & Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). In light of this, we are pleased to present a lecture on this topic by Prof. Lale Tokgözoğlu, originally delivered at the EAS Congress in 2021.

Prof. Tokgözoğlu is a Professor of Cardiology at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. In this lecture entitled “From risk factors to acute coronary syndrome in women,” she enlightens us on the differences in cardiovascular risk between men and women. To this end, she dives into epidemiology, risk, and psychosocial factors, hormonal and lifestyle differences leading to sex disparities in CVD presentation and management.

Outreach:

EACH welcomes the EPP’s call for a ‘European Cardiovascular Health Plan’

The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) welcomes the recent announcement by the European People’s Party to include a ‘European Cardiovascular Health Plan’ as a core component of their electoral manifesto.

This historic step answers the urgent need for comprehensive action to address Europe’s health crisis and tackle its leading cause of death – cardiovascular disease which costs the EU €282 bn every year. The long-term mission to achieve a healthier Europe was the reason why the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) was created in 2021 as a coalition of patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and health industry representatives.  

Collaborations:

Women and risk of CVD – role of diet and lifestyle

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in women worldwide. Despite this, it is often perceived to be a man’s disease. Although the biology of the disease is the same, some sex-specific risk factors and conditions alter the course of the disease. Women experience a number of hormonal changes throughout their lives that impact lipoprotein metabolism and therefore risk of CHD.

In addition, the increasing prevalence of diabetes and obesity leads to women getting dyslipidaemia earlier in life, especially in middle income countries. A misperception that a heart attack is a man’s disease, and unconscious biases in the delivery of healthcare, may lead to delayed treatment and poorer survival chances for women who suffer a heart attack. Understanding and addressing any sex-specific differences in the area of dyslipidaemia and CHD is an important opportunity to improve healthcare.

Read the second article of this year’s series, serving as a practical reminder about the components of cholesterol-lowering dietary changes. It also acts as a refresher and practical guide to support you in providing dietary advice.

Society:

EAS Calendar – March-April 2024

From insightful webinars to groundbreaking announcements, this section is your gateway to staying connected and up-to-date with the latest developments within the EAS Society.

• March 5-26, Late-breaking abstract submission for the EAS Congress 2024
• March 14, Early-bird registration fee deadline for the EAS Congress 2024
• April 25, Regular registration fee deadline for the EAS Congress 2024
• April 30-May 3, Postgraduate Course in Cardiometabolic Medicine