AF-B-STEP
@afbstep.bsky.social
A global collaboration to reduce the burden of #AtrialFibrillation #AF #AFib and advance its quantification and treatment
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🎤 Start of the AF-B-STEP Kick-Off Meeting with a great keynote lecture by Prof. A. John Camm, professor of clinical #cardiology (emeritus) at St. George’s University in London
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
😊 Follow our Cardiology & Heart Health starter package! 🫀
(scientists, research projects, hospitals, university departments, journals, companies, organisations & patient groups)
👉 go.bsky.app/TxzoAP1
#AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden #cardiology #HeartHealth #HeartFailure #CardioSky #CardioNews
(scientists, research projects, hospitals, university departments, journals, companies, organisations & patient groups)
👉 go.bsky.app/TxzoAP1
#AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden #cardiology #HeartHealth #HeartFailure #CardioSky #CardioNews
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
😊 Follow our Cardiology & Heart Health starter package! 🫀
(scientists, research projects, hospitals, university departments, journals, companies, organisations & patient groups)
👉 go.bsky.app/TxzoAP1
#AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden #cardiology #HeartHealth #HeartFailure #CardioSky #CardioNews
(scientists, research projects, hospitals, university departments, journals, companies, organisations & patient groups)
👉 go.bsky.app/TxzoAP1
#AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden #cardiology #HeartHealth #HeartFailure #CardioSky #CardioNews
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EHJ Open is accepting submissions for a special issue on mental health and cardiovascular disease. Original research, reviews & short communications welcome.
Submit your work today: oxford.ly/4pjvLmx
@escardio.bsky.social
Submit your work today: oxford.ly/4pjvLmx
@escardio.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
EHJ Open is accepting submissions for a special issue on mental health and cardiovascular disease. Original research, reviews & short communications welcome.
Submit your work today: oxford.ly/4pjvLmx
@escardio.bsky.social
Submit your work today: oxford.ly/4pjvLmx
@escardio.bsky.social
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💚 Join us from 23-25 April in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for #ESCPrev26! Experience cutting-edge science, practical insights and real connections with your community.
Register now to benefit from early fees 👉 https://bit.ly/49tJh0Y
#EAPC_ESC #prevention
Register now to benefit from early fees 👉 https://bit.ly/49tJh0Y
#EAPC_ESC #prevention
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
💚 Join us from 23-25 April in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for #ESCPrev26! Experience cutting-edge science, practical insights and real connections with your community.
Register now to benefit from early fees 👉 https://bit.ly/49tJh0Y
#EAPC_ESC #prevention
Register now to benefit from early fees 👉 https://bit.ly/49tJh0Y
#EAPC_ESC #prevention
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Can #AI help prevent the next #stroke?
A #new study published in the Karger journal Cerebrovascular Diseases reveals that AI can detect #AtrialFibrillation (AF) from #brain scans, potentially influence stroke care.
More in the latest #PressRelease 🔗 karger.com/pages/newsro...
A #new study published in the Karger journal Cerebrovascular Diseases reveals that AI can detect #AtrialFibrillation (AF) from #brain scans, potentially influence stroke care.
More in the latest #PressRelease 🔗 karger.com/pages/newsro...
May 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Can #AI help prevent the next #stroke?
A #new study published in the Karger journal Cerebrovascular Diseases reveals that AI can detect #AtrialFibrillation (AF) from #brain scans, potentially influence stroke care.
More in the latest #PressRelease 🔗 karger.com/pages/newsro...
A #new study published in the Karger journal Cerebrovascular Diseases reveals that AI can detect #AtrialFibrillation (AF) from #brain scans, potentially influence stroke care.
More in the latest #PressRelease 🔗 karger.com/pages/newsro...
Reposted by AF-B-STEP
This review summarizes the various mechanisms by which IL-6 promotes #AtrialFibrillation through inflammatory pathways, atrial fibrosis, electrical remodeling, and calcium mishandling, highlighting its potential as a viable therapeutic target. #AFib #medsky
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
May 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This review summarizes the various mechanisms by which IL-6 promotes #AtrialFibrillation through inflammatory pathways, atrial fibrosis, electrical remodeling, and calcium mishandling, highlighting its potential as a viable therapeutic target. #AFib #medsky
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Reposted by AF-B-STEP
The Scientific Programme for #ESCCongress 2026 is taking shape as the Programme Committee gathers at the ESC European Heart House.
Your science has a place in this collective effort.
Submit your abstract by 1 March and be part of transforming cardiology, together.
https://ow.ly/EfRO50XWCxN
Your science has a place in this collective effort.
Submit your abstract by 1 March and be part of transforming cardiology, together.
https://ow.ly/EfRO50XWCxN
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The Scientific Programme for #ESCCongress 2026 is taking shape as the Programme Committee gathers at the ESC European Heart House.
Your science has a place in this collective effort.
Submit your abstract by 1 March and be part of transforming cardiology, together.
https://ow.ly/EfRO50XWCxN
Your science has a place in this collective effort.
Submit your abstract by 1 March and be part of transforming cardiology, together.
https://ow.ly/EfRO50XWCxN
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🚀 We’ve just launched the NEW ESC website:
✔ Faster, smarter navigation
✔ AI-powered search
✔ New topic pages & community highlights
✔ ESC Chatbot for quick answers
Enjoy exploring and access content that matters👉 https://www.escardio.org/
#ESCardioEd #cardiology #CVD
✔ Faster, smarter navigation
✔ AI-powered search
✔ New topic pages & community highlights
✔ ESC Chatbot for quick answers
Enjoy exploring and access content that matters👉 https://www.escardio.org/
#ESCardioEd #cardiology #CVD
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🚀 We’ve just launched the NEW ESC website:
✔ Faster, smarter navigation
✔ AI-powered search
✔ New topic pages & community highlights
✔ ESC Chatbot for quick answers
Enjoy exploring and access content that matters👉 https://www.escardio.org/
#ESCardioEd #cardiology #CVD
✔ Faster, smarter navigation
✔ AI-powered search
✔ New topic pages & community highlights
✔ ESC Chatbot for quick answers
Enjoy exploring and access content that matters👉 https://www.escardio.org/
#ESCardioEd #cardiology #CVD
☺️ Our interactive, successful, and fun #KickoffMeeting in #Amsterdam was wrapped up with democratic elections of important advisory boards & a motivating conclusion by Paulus Kirchhof & Christiana Krammer. Until next time!
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #arrhythmia #AFBurden #cardiosky #HeartHealth
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #arrhythmia #AFBurden #cardiosky #HeartHealth
February 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
☺️ Our interactive, successful, and fun #KickoffMeeting in #Amsterdam was wrapped up with democratic elections of important advisory boards & a motivating conclusion by Paulus Kirchhof & Christiana Krammer. Until next time!
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #arrhythmia #AFBurden #cardiosky #HeartHealth
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #arrhythmia #AFBurden #cardiosky #HeartHealth
Goals of WP1:
📣 Effective #ScienceCommunication, transparency & #OpenAccess dissemination of results
🧑🎓 Training & #mentoring of early-career scientists
⚖️ Gender equity
🚀 Exploitation & global #HeartHealth improvement
#cardiosky #AFBurden #AFib
@escardio.bsky.social
@ihieurope.bsky.social
📣 Effective #ScienceCommunication, transparency & #OpenAccess dissemination of results
🧑🎓 Training & #mentoring of early-career scientists
⚖️ Gender equity
🚀 Exploitation & global #HeartHealth improvement
#cardiosky #AFBurden #AFib
@escardio.bsky.social
@ihieurope.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Goals of WP1:
📣 Effective #ScienceCommunication, transparency & #OpenAccess dissemination of results
🧑🎓 Training & #mentoring of early-career scientists
⚖️ Gender equity
🚀 Exploitation & global #HeartHealth improvement
#cardiosky #AFBurden #AFib
@escardio.bsky.social
@ihieurope.bsky.social
📣 Effective #ScienceCommunication, transparency & #OpenAccess dissemination of results
🧑🎓 Training & #mentoring of early-career scientists
⚖️ Gender equity
🚀 Exploitation & global #HeartHealth improvement
#cardiosky #AFBurden #AFib
@escardio.bsky.social
@ihieurope.bsky.social
Productive breakout sessions by WP5 & WP8 researchers at our #KickoffMeeting resulted in increased awareness of the key technological + scientific challenges and decisions on how to tackle them!
We win if we can avert #HeartFailure!🫀😎
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AI #explainableAI #HeartRhythm
We win if we can avert #HeartFailure!🫀😎
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AI #explainableAI #HeartRhythm
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Productive breakout sessions by WP5 & WP8 researchers at our #KickoffMeeting resulted in increased awareness of the key technological + scientific challenges and decisions on how to tackle them!
We win if we can avert #HeartFailure!🫀😎
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AI #explainableAI #HeartRhythm
We win if we can avert #HeartFailure!🫀😎
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AI #explainableAI #HeartRhythm
History lesson on #electrocardiography #ECGs in Prof. Fu Siong Ng’s talk!
🫀🩺😅
👉 WP8 - Predictors of no/low, intermediate, and high #AFBurden in patients: pathways for targeted #HeartRhythm monitoring (WP8 lead: Prof. Barbara Casadei
from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social)
#AFib #AtrialFibrillation
🫀🩺😅
👉 WP8 - Predictors of no/low, intermediate, and high #AFBurden in patients: pathways for targeted #HeartRhythm monitoring (WP8 lead: Prof. Barbara Casadei
from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social)
#AFib #AtrialFibrillation
February 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
History lesson on #electrocardiography #ECGs in Prof. Fu Siong Ng’s talk!
🫀🩺😅
👉 WP8 - Predictors of no/low, intermediate, and high #AFBurden in patients: pathways for targeted #HeartRhythm monitoring (WP8 lead: Prof. Barbara Casadei
from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social)
#AFib #AtrialFibrillation
🫀🩺😅
👉 WP8 - Predictors of no/low, intermediate, and high #AFBurden in patients: pathways for targeted #HeartRhythm monitoring (WP8 lead: Prof. Barbara Casadei
from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social)
#AFib #AtrialFibrillation
Patient Engagement Officer Inga Drossart from @escardio.bsky.social contributes important input to
👉 Work Package 7 - Standards for #AFBurden reporting by intermittent #HeartRhythm #ECG monitors / wearables ⌚️
WP7 lead:
Prof William McIntyre @wfmmd.bsky.social from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
👉 Work Package 7 - Standards for #AFBurden reporting by intermittent #HeartRhythm #ECG monitors / wearables ⌚️
WP7 lead:
Prof William McIntyre @wfmmd.bsky.social from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Patient Engagement Officer Inga Drossart from @escardio.bsky.social contributes important input to
👉 Work Package 7 - Standards for #AFBurden reporting by intermittent #HeartRhythm #ECG monitors / wearables ⌚️
WP7 lead:
Prof William McIntyre @wfmmd.bsky.social from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
👉 Work Package 7 - Standards for #AFBurden reporting by intermittent #HeartRhythm #ECG monitors / wearables ⌚️
WP7 lead:
Prof William McIntyre @wfmmd.bsky.social from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
🫀 Work package 6 (WP6) leader, Dr. med. Nina Becher from UKE, Hamburg, points out that #AFib assessment differs substantially across #CIEDs (pacemakers, #ICDs, implantable
loop recorders)!
👉 WP6 topic: “Standards for #AtrialFibrillation burden reporting by cardiac #implantable electronic devices”
loop recorders)!
👉 WP6 topic: “Standards for #AtrialFibrillation burden reporting by cardiac #implantable electronic devices”
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
🫀 Work package 6 (WP6) leader, Dr. med. Nina Becher from UKE, Hamburg, points out that #AFib assessment differs substantially across #CIEDs (pacemakers, #ICDs, implantable
loop recorders)!
👉 WP6 topic: “Standards for #AtrialFibrillation burden reporting by cardiac #implantable electronic devices”
loop recorders)!
👉 WP6 topic: “Standards for #AtrialFibrillation burden reporting by cardiac #implantable electronic devices”
⏳ Early interaction 📆 with the European Medicines Agency #EMA is key for proper exploitation + real-life regulatory impact of our @ihieurope.bsky.social funded project - based on advice from project leader Mirko de Melis and Acesion Pharma consortium members.
#AF #AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden
#AF #AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
⏳ Early interaction 📆 with the European Medicines Agency #EMA is key for proper exploitation + real-life regulatory impact of our @ihieurope.bsky.social funded project - based on advice from project leader Mirko de Melis and Acesion Pharma consortium members.
#AF #AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden
#AF #AtrialFibrillation #AFib #AFBurden
AF-B-STEP Kick-Off Meeting:
Day 1 🌆✨🌃 concluded with some much needed socialising during a boat tour and dinner – the perfect setting for continued networking and exchanging ideas 🍷🍝
Excited for Day 2 and continuing this momentum
#AtrialFibrillation #AFburden #HeartHealth #HealthInnovation #IHI
Day 1 🌆✨🌃 concluded with some much needed socialising during a boat tour and dinner – the perfect setting for continued networking and exchanging ideas 🍷🍝
Excited for Day 2 and continuing this momentum
#AtrialFibrillation #AFburden #HeartHealth #HealthInnovation #IHI
February 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
AF-B-STEP Kick-Off Meeting:
Day 1 🌆✨🌃 concluded with some much needed socialising during a boat tour and dinner – the perfect setting for continued networking and exchanging ideas 🍷🍝
Excited for Day 2 and continuing this momentum
#AtrialFibrillation #AFburden #HeartHealth #HealthInnovation #IHI
Day 1 🌆✨🌃 concluded with some much needed socialising during a boat tour and dinner – the perfect setting for continued networking and exchanging ideas 🍷🍝
Excited for Day 2 and continuing this momentum
#AtrialFibrillation #AFburden #HeartHealth #HealthInnovation #IHI
🎥 AF-B-STEP goes Hollywood 🎬 - WP1 leader Daniel Steven & colleagues from AFNET had lots of fun today - recording #video interviews with IHI project officer John Clifford, keynote lecturer John Camm, and various work package (WP) leaders!
Stay tuned for more 😉
#AFBurden #AF
@ihieurope.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more 😉
#AFBurden #AF
@ihieurope.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
🎥 AF-B-STEP goes Hollywood 🎬 - WP1 leader Daniel Steven & colleagues from AFNET had lots of fun today - recording #video interviews with IHI project officer John Clifford, keynote lecturer John Camm, and various work package (WP) leaders!
Stay tuned for more 😉
#AFBurden #AF
@ihieurope.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more 😉
#AFBurden #AF
@ihieurope.bsky.social
❤️ Day 1 of the #KickoffMeeting was filled with important discussions, team spirit, and ambitious goals in all work packages, spanning from science over project management to dissemination & impact! 📣
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden #HeartHealth #cardiology #Amsterdam
@ihieurope.bsky.social
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden #HeartHealth #cardiology #Amsterdam
@ihieurope.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
❤️ Day 1 of the #KickoffMeeting was filled with important discussions, team spirit, and ambitious goals in all work packages, spanning from science over project management to dissemination & impact! 📣
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden #HeartHealth #cardiology #Amsterdam
@ihieurope.bsky.social
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden #HeartHealth #cardiology #Amsterdam
@ihieurope.bsky.social
😊 Welcome to Day 1 of the AF-B-STEP Kick-Off: We started the morning session with a warm welcome by Paulus Kirchhof & Mirko de Melis, and are excited to have our IHI project officer, John Clifford, here as well! Then, the team leaders presented their groups briefly & spoke about their expectations.
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 AM
😊 Welcome to Day 1 of the AF-B-STEP Kick-Off: We started the morning session with a warm welcome by Paulus Kirchhof & Mirko de Melis, and are excited to have our IHI project officer, John Clifford, here as well! Then, the team leaders presented their groups briefly & spoke about their expectations.
🎤 Start of the AF-B-STEP Kick-Off Meeting with a great keynote lecture by Prof. A. John Camm, professor of clinical #cardiology (emeritus) at St. George’s University in London
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
🎤 Start of the AF-B-STEP Kick-Off Meeting with a great keynote lecture by Prof. A. John Camm, professor of clinical #cardiology (emeritus) at St. George’s University in London
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
Looking forward to two days of exciting scientific exchange 🤝
#AF #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AFBurden @escardio.bsky.social
😊 Mandalas and fish guide the way once you arrive at the "nhow Amsterdam RAI" hotel for AF-B-STEP Kick-off Meeting. We look forward to welcoming everyone from 18:00 h on (registration) for the Dinner and the Keynote Lecture by John Camm (lecture starting at 19:00 h). See you soon!
February 3, 2026 at 12:57 PM
😊 Mandalas and fish guide the way once you arrive at the "nhow Amsterdam RAI" hotel for AF-B-STEP Kick-off Meeting. We look forward to welcoming everyone from 18:00 h on (registration) for the Dinner and the Keynote Lecture by John Camm (lecture starting at 19:00 h). See you soon!
🌍 The AF-B-STEP Kick-off Meeting is coming up!
🗓️ 3–5 Feb 2026 | 📍 Amsterdam, NL
Three days of collaboration, science, and dialogue to shape the future of how the burden of AF is measured & treated.
Let’s start powerful 💪🫀✨
#AFBSTEP #AtrialFibrillation
@ihieurope.bsky.social
@horizoneu.bsky.social
🗓️ 3–5 Feb 2026 | 📍 Amsterdam, NL
Three days of collaboration, science, and dialogue to shape the future of how the burden of AF is measured & treated.
Let’s start powerful 💪🫀✨
#AFBSTEP #AtrialFibrillation
@ihieurope.bsky.social
@horizoneu.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
🌍 The AF-B-STEP Kick-off Meeting is coming up!
🗓️ 3–5 Feb 2026 | 📍 Amsterdam, NL
Three days of collaboration, science, and dialogue to shape the future of how the burden of AF is measured & treated.
Let’s start powerful 💪🫀✨
#AFBSTEP #AtrialFibrillation
@ihieurope.bsky.social
@horizoneu.bsky.social
🗓️ 3–5 Feb 2026 | 📍 Amsterdam, NL
Three days of collaboration, science, and dialogue to shape the future of how the burden of AF is measured & treated.
Let’s start powerful 💪🫀✨
#AFBSTEP #AtrialFibrillation
@ihieurope.bsky.social
@horizoneu.bsky.social
🚀 AF-B-STEP launches on 01 January 2026 🚀
🌐 afbstep.eu
A global collaboration redefining atrial fibrillation (AF) - from “yes” or “no” to what really matters. We analyse data from 100,000+ people to quantify the global burden of AF - aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. #HeartHealth
🌐 afbstep.eu
A global collaboration redefining atrial fibrillation (AF) - from “yes” or “no” to what really matters. We analyse data from 100,000+ people to quantify the global burden of AF - aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. #HeartHealth
December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚀 AF-B-STEP launches on 01 January 2026 🚀
🌐 afbstep.eu
A global collaboration redefining atrial fibrillation (AF) - from “yes” or “no” to what really matters. We analyse data from 100,000+ people to quantify the global burden of AF - aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. #HeartHealth
🌐 afbstep.eu
A global collaboration redefining atrial fibrillation (AF) - from “yes” or “no” to what really matters. We analyse data from 100,000+ people to quantify the global burden of AF - aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. #HeartHealth
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As the year draws to a close, we are wrapping up 2025 with gratitude, momentum, and a spirit of community at concentris. ✨
💡Curious about what’s next in 2026, and how these developments could support your work?
Read our latest #newsletter:
🔗 mailchi.mp/concentris/n...
💡Curious about what’s next in 2026, and how these developments could support your work?
Read our latest #newsletter:
🔗 mailchi.mp/concentris/n...
New calls & Project highlights from concentris
Calls opening soon *** EU Clusters in cancer prevention & environmental health, *** New QSPainRelief Database *** Important Policy Recommendations for people with Down syndrome from GO-DS21 *** Pediat...
mailchi.mp
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
As the year draws to a close, we are wrapping up 2025 with gratitude, momentum, and a spirit of community at concentris. ✨
💡Curious about what’s next in 2026, and how these developments could support your work?
Read our latest #newsletter:
🔗 mailchi.mp/concentris/n...
💡Curious about what’s next in 2026, and how these developments could support your work?
Read our latest #newsletter:
🔗 mailchi.mp/concentris/n...