TAVI Shows Promise for Cognitive Functioning in Patients with Severe Aortic Valve StenosisIn her thesis Astrid van Nieuwkerk highlights significant findings on the cognitive and clinical outcomes of patients with aortic valve stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The research, based on large international datasets and prospective studies, sheds new light on both the benefits and risks of this increasingly common cardiac procedure.
ACS researchers involved in six out of seven new consortia funded by the Dutch Heart FoundationWe are proud to announce that ACS researchers are taking a leading role in six out of the seven national consortia that are awarded funding in the latest Dutch Heart Foundation investment round. The Dutch Heart Foundation is investing €10.5 million in large-scale research programs that aim to structurally reduce cardiovascular disease in the Netherlands. The new consortia focus on prevention, earlier detection and improved treatment of cardiovascular sciences.
Highlights from the 2025 ACS Symposium: Advancing Cardiovascular Research TogetherJust before the holiday season, nearly 300 passionate researchers gathered at the historic Felix Meritis in Amsterdam for the annual ACS Symposium. Researchers from all ACS programs and disciplines came together to share their latest findings, fostering new collaborations and sparking innovative ideas for the future of cardiovascular research.
