As of June 2010, the total number of approved ESH Centres of Excellence is 128 (5 of them are associated centres). The Centres of Excellence are located in 32 European countries and the associated centres in 4 non-European countries (Australia, China, Israel and Lebanon).
The list of newly approved ESH Hypertension Excellence Centers is published annually in the journals endorsed by the ESH (Journal of Hypertension and Blood Pressure) and displayed on the ESH website (www.eshonline.org).
The ESH Council has decided to approve applications twice a year at ESH Council meetings (deadlines for submission June 30 and December 31). Please note that applications should be supported by a letter of endorsement from the National Society.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance and will be invited to attend the European Meeting on Hypertension in June to receive the diploma.