Recent advances in cardiovascular medicine: from molecular mechanisms to precision care Recent cardiovascular research illustrates a remarkable convergence between molecular discovery, technological innovation, and clinical translation. Investigators are redefining the understanding of v... 7 Nov 2025 Journal
Minimum tobacco taxes across the EU On 10 October 2025, EU finance ministers will discuss the Commission’s proposal to revise the Tobacco Taxation Directive. The proposal aims to raise minimum tobacco taxes across the EU and, for the fi... 9 Oct 2025 Advocacy
Use of statins Following recent media statements by Minister Frank Vandenbroucke regarding the use of statins, the BSC would like to emphasize the following: Statins play a crucial role in primary prevention for hig... 3 Oct 2025 Advocacy
2025 ESC guidelines The new 2025 ESC guidelines were presented during the ESC congress and are now available online. The Belgian Society of Cardiology endorses those guidelines. - Valvular Heart Disease - Dyslipidaemias ... 2 Sept 2025 BSC news
New TAVI reimbursement Despite an increase in both the total number of TAVI procedures allowed and the reimbursement budget per procedure, access to TAVI will remain limited due to very strict eligibility criteria. Read bel... 2 Jul 2025 Advocacy
Nomenclature for ergo-spirometry The BSC and the Belgian Respiratory Society (BeRS) are joining forces as we share the same concerns regarding the interpretation by RIZIV/INAMI of the nomenclature for ergo-spirometry. Read... 23 Jun 2025 Advocacy
Control of billing combination of spirometry, ergo-spirometry, and exercise testing See the joint reaction letter from BSC and chairs of cardiology to RIZIV/INAMI. Read... 3 Jun 2025 Advocacy