Zurich Heart House

What Zurich Heart House does

Zurich Heart House (ZHH), legally the Stiftung für Herz- und Kreislaufforschung, is a Swiss non-profit foundation founded in 1994 and headquartered at Hottingerstrasse 14, Zürich. It operates as a cardiovascular research and education center, described as one of the most impactful cardiology research and education centers in Europe, serving cardiologists, cardiovascular researchers, and medical institutions across Europe and globally (including the UK, Germany, Eastern European countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, North Macedonia, and Mexico). It is the seat of the Foundation for Cardiovascular Research and is academically affiliated with the Center for Molecular Cardiology at the University of Zurich and University Hospital Zürich, with close collaboration with Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals in London and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

ZHH's core products and technology comprise in-person postgraduate courses (PCHF London, Cardiology Update London, London Shock, Prevention Summit Berlin, and Postgraduate Course in Cardiometabolic Medicine) and an e-learning platform hosted on Thinkific (e-learning.zhh.ch) that delivers PCHF London Online, webinar replays, and course replays with EACCME-accredited continuing medical education credits. Associated content products include ESC CardioMed (a dynamic online reference with 63 topics, 770 chapters, and 792 authors, updated three times annually and co-edited by Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher) and the Cardix clinical manual developed by experts from 25 clinics and 14 medical centers across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. The Center for Molecular Cardiology conducts translational research in cardiovascular physiology, producing AI/ML-based clinical risk scores such as GRACE 3.0, KID-ACS, and SEX-SHOCK.

ZHH generates revenue through course fees (in-person registrations and online module/bundle purchases with pay-as-you-go pricing and 10% discounts for BCS and BSH members), e-learning platform subscriptions and replays, and donations to the Foundation for Cardiovascular Research. Its go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by annual flagship conferences and supported by self-serve online learning, institutional partnerships with the University of Zurich, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, the European Heart House/ESC, and the London Heart House, plus content marketing via the InsideCardiology YouTube series and email newsletters. Leadership includes Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher (Affiliated Professor, ESC President 2024-2026, Course Director of PCHF London) and PD Dr. Giovanni G. Camici (Head of the Center for Molecular Cardiology).

Name

Zurich Heart House

Legal name

Stiftung für Herz- und Kreislaufforschung

Website

https://zhh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zurich Heart House is a Swiss non-profit foundation running one of Europe's most prominent cardiovascular research and education centers, offering EACCME-accredited postgraduate courses, a Thinkific-hosted e-learning platform, and translational research via the Center for Molecular Cardiology at the University of Zurich for cardiologists, researchers, and medical institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Medical Education and Research

akta.pro primary industry

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (HLAKABAD)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular medical education
• Postgraduate cardiology courses
• Continuing medical education
• Cardiology e-learning platform
• Cardiovascular research foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue from in-person and online courses including PCHF London, Cardiology Update, Prevention Summit, and London Shock. Online courses offer individual module purchases and discounted bundles. BCS and BSH members receive 10% discounts.
2. E-Learning Platform Subscriptions: Revenue from PCHF London Online platform, webinar replays, and course replays available through the e-learning portal at e-learning.zhh.ch.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: The Foundation for Cardiovascular Research (Stiftung für Herz- und Kreislaufforschung) receives donations and operates as a charitable foundation supporting cardiovascular research and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zurich Heart House is a non-profit foundation (Stiftung für Herz- und Kreislaufforschung) that operates as a cardiovascular medical education and research center. It delivers EACCME-accredited postgraduate cardiology courses through an e-learning platform (PCHF London Online, webinar replays, course replays) and live events including Cardiology Update London, PCHF London, London Shock, and Prevention Summit Berlin. It also co-produces ESC CardioMed, an online cardiology reference, and supports research via the Center for Molecular Cardiology at the University of Zurich.

Product overview

Zurich Heart House operates as a cardiovascular research and education center offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The core offering includes PCHF London Online (a comprehensive online heart failure course with EACCME credits), Webinar Replays, and Course Replays delivered through their Thinkific-based e-learning platform. They also organize live events including Cardiology Update London, London Shock, and Prevention Summit Berlin. Additional products include Cardix (clinical manual) and ESC CardioMed (online reference), along with the InsideCardiology video series. The organization focuses on postgraduate medical education in cardiovascular medicine, with research partnerships including the Center for Molecular Cardiology at University of Zurich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCHF London: Postgraduate Course in Heart Failure London - a comprehensive educational program in heart failure
• Cardiology Update London
• London Shock
• Prevention Summit Berlin
• PCHF London Online
• ESC CardioMed
• Cardix

Products and services

• PCHF London Online Online postgraduate course in heart failure providing evidence-based clinical information with EACCME credits. Based on the live PCHF London course with lectures from key opinion leaders; modules can be purchased individually or as discounted bundles, with a 10% discount for BCS and BSH members. Targeted at practicing cardiologists and heart failure specialists.
• Webinar Replays On-demand recorded webinar sessions on cardiovascular topics available through the Zurich Heart House e-learning platform, covering expert-led content on cardiology guidelines, treatments, and research.
• Course Replays Video recordings of past Zurich Heart House courses and conferences available on demand, including Cardiology Update London and other educational programs delivered through the e-learning portal.
• Cardiology Update London Annual two-day postgraduate course held in London in December, bringing together expert faculty covering the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine from prevention to intervention.
• London Shock Annual postgraduate course on cardiac arrest, resuscitation, and circulatory support held every October in London, endorsed by the ESC.
• Prevention Summit Berlin Two-day cardiovascular prevention meeting held in Berlin, covering the full spectrum of cardiovascular prevention and risk assessment.
• PCHF London 5th Edition In-person postgraduate course in heart failure held in London at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, serving as the live counterpart to PCHF London Online.
• Cardix Clinical manual providing practical recommendations for physicians based on the latest scientific findings in cardiovascular medicine. Developed by experts from 25 clinics and 14 medical centers in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Available in digital format with print version available on request.
• ESC CardioMed Dynamic online reference covering the entire spectrum of cardiology with 63 topics and 770 chapters from 792 authors. Fully aligned with ESC Guidelines and updated three times annually. Editors include Thomas F. Lüscher, John A. Camm, Gerald Maurer, and Patrick W. Serruys.
• InsideCardiology Video series hosted by Professor Thomas F. Lüscher covering hot topics in cardiology, including AI/ML applications in cardiovascular medicine, distributed via YouTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13.4-fold increased 30-day mortality risk with persistently elevated cDPP3 levels in ACS patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of ZurichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary academic partner through the Center for Molecular Cardiology (CMC) at the University Hospital Zürich. The Center conducts translational research in cardiovascular physiology including molecular mechanisms of myocardial infarction, atherothrombosis, vascular aging, and heart-specific autoimmunity. 24,000 students attend UZH which has 12 Nobel Prize winners.
• Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor UK partner for the PCHF London course, London Shock (Cardiac Arrest, Resuscitation & Circulatory Support), and Cardiology Update London. Hosts grand rounds and provides clinical education collaboration with the Zurich Heart House.
• European Heart House / European Society of Cardiology (ESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the European Heart House which is the administrative headquarters of the ESC. ESC CardioMed is produced in partnership. Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher serves as ESC President 2024-2026. The ESC was founded on September 2, 1950.
• London Heart HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the London Heart House. Combined reach extends to activities in the UK, Germany, Eastern European countries (Azerbaijan, Georgia, North Macedonia), and Mexico. Joint educational programs and knowledge exchange.
• Center for Molecular CardiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Center for Molecular Cardiology headed by PD Dr. Giovanni G. Camici is part of the Clinic of Cardiology at University Hospital Zürich. It is composed of several research groups focusing on translational research in cardiovascular physiology including molecular mechanisms underlying myocardial infarction, HDL dysfunction, atherothrombosis, vascular aging, and heart-specific autoimmunity.
• ETH ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected to ETH Zurich as part of the broader academic network in Switzerland. The ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) provides technical implementation for the website.
• ESC CardioMedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC CardioMed is the dynamic online sister version of The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. It provides information to experts covering the entire spectrum of cardiology with 63 topics and 770 chapters supplied by 792 authors. Editors include Thomas F. Lüscher, John A. Camm, Gerald Maurer, and Patrick W. Serruys. Content is updated three times annually and aligned with ESC Guidelines.
• CardixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardix is a clinical manual created by experts from 25 clinics and 14 medical centers in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. It provides practical recommendations for physicians in practice and hospital settings for managing cardiovascular patients. Available in digital format with print version available by request.
• International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart DiseaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific journal affiliation providing publication platform for cardiovascular research. The journal covers congenital heart disease topics relevant to the research and education mission.
• Medical University of ViennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on topics including cancer-associated thrombosis and GDF-15 predictive utility for adverse events in cancer patients.
• Harvard Medical School (Boston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration including work on GDF11 and myocardial injury. Prof. Thomas Lüscher maintains connections from his early career at Mayo Clinic.
• Cardiocentro Ticino Institute (Lugano)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on topics including GDF11 research. Formal partnership exists between USZ and Cardiocentro for assistant and senior physician exchanges, research collaboration on valve diseases, heart attack, and stem cell therapy, and clinical collaboration on congenital heart defects and heart transplantation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Radcliffe Cardiology: Digital-first cardiology education platform offering CME-accredited online learning, reviews, and webinars. Closest model-by-model comparator to ZHH's e-learning platform and webinar-replay business.
• Medscape (WebMD Health): Largest free online CME platform for clinicians, including cardiology-specific content. Comparable as a digital-first, self-serve CME alternative competing for the same cardiologists.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association (AHA): Largest US cardiovascular professional society offering CME, journals, and guideline-aligned education. Competes for the same cardiologists globally and is the de facto adjacent incumbent in cardiovascular education.
• Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute: Major US cardiac specialty center running CME, fellowships, and education programs. Comparable as a globally recognized academic cardiovascular education brand.
• American College of Cardiology (ACC): US-based cardiology professional society with global CME offerings, journals (JACC), and risk scores. Direct competitor for international cardiology education and guideline-driven learning content.
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC): Pan-European cardiology society that produces ESC CardioMed with ZHH and shares Prof. Lüscher as President. Overlaps heavily on guidelines, congresses, and CME, but is a member society rather than a foundation.
• Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Education: Hosts the Robert L. Frye Lectureship (given by Prof. Lüscher) and runs CME courses in cardiovascular medicine. Comparable as a global academic cardiology education brand with broader clinical offerings.

Direct peers

• London Heart House: Sister organization explicitly named as a close collaborator running UK-based cardiology education programs (PCHF London, London Shock, Cardiology Update London). Same mission, overlapping faculty, and joint events make it the most direct peer.
• Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals: UK specialist cardiac hospital that co-hosts PCHF London, London Shock, and Cardiology Update London and runs Grand Rounds in partnership with ZHH. Comparable clinical-academic training mission in cardiology.
• European Heart Academy (part of ESC): ESC-affiliated training and education program offering structured cardiology curricula. Closest direct peer in the European postgraduate cardiology education niche alongside the PCHF London programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/InsideCardiology
• Xx.com/zhh_ch
• Facebookfacebook.com/zurichhearthouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zurich-heart-house

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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