The ESR welcomes the European Commission’s “Safe Hearts Plan”: A New Era for Cardiovascular Health in Europe
Vienna, Austria, December 22, 2025 – The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing over 149,000 radiologists and medical imaging professionals worldwide, warmly welcomes the launch of the Safe Hearts Plan announced by the European Commission on December 16, 2025. With cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continuing to be the primary cause of death within the European Union, the ESR commends the Commission for establishing the first-ever comprehensive EU-wide approach to tackling this public health crisis. The Pivotal