Welcome to the website of the Association for European Cardiovascular Pathology. The AECVP exists to promote education and scientific study of cardiovascular pathology. Our members include cardiovascular surgical/clinical pathologists, forensic/autopsy pathologists, anatomists, and specialists and scientists in related disciplines.
The biggest event in the AECVP calendar is the Biennial Meeting. The last meeting in London in October 2025 was a great success, and we are looking forward to our next meeting in Athens in 2027. We are also proud to be affiliated to the European Society of Pathology, where the AECVP organises the cardiovascular programme for the annual European Congress of Pathology.
The publications page of this site links to a variety of guidance papers produced by the AECVP to help pathologists in practice—please have a browse, as you are sure to find something useful. Some of the guidance has been produced with our friends at the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology, with which we have strong links. We are keen to explore further projects that members would find helpful.
Our members come from European countries and from across the world. We welcome new members, including clinical/anatomic pathologists and forensic pathologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, radiologists, geneticists and other specialists with an interest in cardiac pathology and morphology, as well as researchers in the field of cardiovascular pathology. Please visit our Membership pages to learn how to apply.
We are particularly keen to encourage students and trainees into cardiovascular pathology and are pleased to offer free membership to students and trainees.
So, if you are already a member, welcome back! If you are not yet a member but what we offer is of interest to you, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Association.
Consultant Cardiothoracic and Autopsy Pathologist
Cambridge, United Kingdom