Sizing & Labelling of Replacement Heart Valves: More Than Meets the Eye Who governs standardisation of replacement valves?
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Rapid access treatment pathway for patients with severe symptomatic heart valve disease
The British Heart Valve Society calls for a rapid access treatment pathway for severe symptomatic heart valve [...]
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Guidelines and Statements Treatments for heart valve disease
Valve services across the UK
Explore which hospitals in the UK havespecialised heart valve services Find your nearest hospital specialised [...]
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BHVS Elections 2024-2026 – Results now in!
Results BHVS Elections 2024-2026 Thank you to all members who submitted their votes for the [...]
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BHVS collaborates on new consensus document highlighting disparities in heart valve disease diagnosis and treatment for women
Advancing the access to cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment among women with cardiovascular disease: a joint [...]
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Updated triage guidance
The British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and partners are delighted to share updated resources designed [...]
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Founding President Prof Chambers and BHVS patient representative discuss the importance of heart valve disease and patient empowerment in the March 2023 edition of Cardiovascular Health
BHVS Past President Benoy Shah has written an article in the journal Heart reviewing the guidance on heart valve disease in adults produced in late 2021 by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Directory of UK Healthcare Professionals with competencies in heart valve disease
The BHVS has compiled a list of Healthcare Professionals self-reporting competencies across heart valve disease with the aim of empowering patients to find local clinicians with a special interest in heart valve disease.
Guidelines in heart valve disease management There are many guidelines available regarding heart valve disease management. These are designed for clinicians but may be helpful for you to read. Small details are different according to the guidelines but all offer structured advice to ensure that patients get guideline-directed therapy. Links to the main guidelines can […]
What is endocarditis? Endocarditis is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection of the lining of the heart. It usually affects the heart valves. It affects around 1 person in every 10,000 per year. It is caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream, (usually via the mouth or the skin). Most of these bacteria are killed by […]
Weight matters in heart valve disease Why is weight important in valve disease? Being overweight increases the body’s need for oxygen and worsens the effect of any type of valve disease. Reducing weight can delay and occasionally even avoid the need for surgery. Being severely overweight makes operations more risky and the recovery from them […]