About PCHF-Imaging

What is the PCHF?

The PCHF-Imaging is an official postgraduate course offered by the University of Zurich, designed to advance expertise in cardiovascular imaging and its central role to the management of heart failure.

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What certification do participants receive?

Graduates earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Cardiovascular Imaging of Heart Failure from University of Zurich

(CAS UZH in CV Imaging of Heart Failure).

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When does the first edition start?

The 1. PCHF-Imaging is scheduled to begin in Q3, 2026.

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How extensive is the international faculty?

The PCHF-Imaging provides an international perspective through the experience of its faculty from University of Zurich, ETH-Zurich, Spain and the UK, complementing the program’s global insights into heart failure and multi-modality imaging topics contributing to advancements in heart failure care and research.

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Which key topics are covered in the program?

The program covers a comprehensive range of topics in cardiovascular imaging and heart failure management, structured across eight modules held at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland:

• Module I (July 2-4, 2026): Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
• Module II (August 13-15, 2026): Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
• Module III (November 5-7, 2026): Echocardiography I
• Module IV (January 28-30, 2027): Echocardiography II and Nuclear Imaging
• Module V (Q2 2027): Cardiomyopathies, Amyloidosis, and Myocarditis
• Module VI (Q3 2027): Ischaemic Heart Disease
• Module VII (Q4 2027): Valvular Heart Disease and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Module VIII (Q4 2027): Arrhythmias and Advanced Heart Failure

More details on each module will be available soon!