Controls on reimbursement for lipid-lowering therapy We support the controls of statin prescriptions but urge authorities to eliminate the heavy administrative burden that currently undermines preventive care. We also stress that statin intolerance be d... 29 Apr 2026 Advocacy
Gender Task Force - Call for applicants The Belgian Society of Cardiology (BSC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join the newly created Gender Task Force for the upcoming 2026–2028 term. Our mission is to: Identify knowledge gaps and i... 14 Apr 2026 BSC news
Artificial Intelligence Task Force - Call for applicants The Belgian Society of Cardiology (BSC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join the newly created Artificial Intelligence Task Force for the upcoming 2026–2028 term. The transversal role of the tas... 14 Apr 2026 BSC news
Survey: ICD Choice in Heart Failure How do you choose between transvenous, subcutaneous, and extravascular ICD systems in patients with severe cardiomyopathy - particularly when progression to LVAD or heart transplantation may occur? Th... 7 Apr 2026 BSC news
Rare diseases Rare cardiovascular diseases represent a heterogeneous group of conditions that are individually uncommon but collectively significant. They include inherited cardiomyopathies, infiltrative and metabo... 2 Apr 2026 BSC news
Holter Nomenclature - BEHRA position See BeHRA (Belgian Heart Rhythm Association) position following the reform of the Holter monitoring nomenclature that entered into force on 1 January 2026.... 17 Feb 2026 Advocacy
Holter Nomenclature - Changes A reform of the Holter monitoring nomenclature has entered into force on 1 January 2026. Read the details of the changes in RIZIV letter / INAMI letter... 23 Jan 2026 Advocacy
EU Cardiovascular Health plan With the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan “Safe Hearts” set for publication on 16 December, the EACH Summit marks a turning point for cardiovascular health in Europe. This momentum will carry forward at ... 19 Dec 2025 Advocacy
Recent advances and emerging research in cardiovascular science Cardiovascular medicine continues to evolve through an increasingly integrated approach that links molecular mechanisms, clinical innovation, and preventive strategies . The November 2025 issue of Act... 10 Dec 2025 Journal
Cost-saving measures in cardiovascular care We oppose the recent cost-saving measures in cardiovascular care. While we understand the need for economies, reducing reimbursement for essential procedures and medications, such as statins, risks ha... 2 Dec 2025 Advocacy
EU pharmaceutical reform The BSC, together with the ESC, fully supports the EU pharmaceutical reform, which we view as a historic opportunity to ensure timely access to safe and effective medicines while promoting innovation.... 17 Nov 2025 Advocacy
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