Why the study?
The ESC Congress 2026 aimed to present and discuss the latest advances and transformative digital technologies in cardiovascular medicine.
RCT (n=33,995)
Cluster-randomised
Yes
Relative Risk: 0.85 (95% CI 0.78–0.91)
Absolute Event Rate: 8.85% vs 10.55%
p-value: p=<0.001
The ESC Congress 2026 highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence in cardiovascular medicine, alongside new clinical guidelines and emerging evidence in disease prevention, medication adherence, and device therapy.
THE EUROPEAN Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026 welcomed the global cardiovascular community to Munich, Germany, bringing together clinicians, researchers, HCPs, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine.Held under the spotlight theme of 'Artificial Intelligence', this year's Congress examined how rapidly evolving digital technologies are transforming clinical practice, research, and patient care, while reinforcing the importance of human expertise, collaboration, and clinical judgement.Drawing over 30,000 delegates from across the world, the ESC Congress 2026 provided a platform for scientific exchange, groundbreaking discoveries, and critical discussions that will shape the future of cardiovascular health.
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A 2026 study conducted an RCT in Hypertension (n=33,995). Intensive blood pressure intervention vs. Usual care was evaluated on Incidence of dementia (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.78-0.91, p=<0.001).
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