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The six principles of patient partnerships
The Patients Association have published the ‘six key principles of patient partnership’, a concept which [...]
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Non-invasive high energy ultrasound for calcific aortic stenosis: game-changer or damp squib?
Comment on: Messas et al. Treatment of severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis using non-invasive ultrasound [...]
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New ESC guidelines on management of endocarditis published
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic [...]
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BHVS on X
We were based for the day in the beautiful Dorchester Library on the first floor [...]
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Inequalities in access to aortic valve replacement laid bare
A new publication co-authored by past-presidents of BHVS highlights the inequalities facing women, ethnic minorities [...]
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Heart valve surgery
What is heart valve surgery? Heart valve surgery is a procedure where the surgeon enters [...]
Keyhole techniques
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty This is a procedure performed for patients with a condition known as [...]
Medications
In most cases patients who have a faulty heart valve that is causing symptoms or [...]
What is heart valve intervention?
There are many types of heart valve intervention. The commonest type is heart valve replacement [...]
Ankle swelling
This is usually caused by varicose or incompetent veins, hot weather, being overweight or normal [...]
Palpitations
These are not usually a symptom of heart valve disease but may require an assessment [...]
Fatigue / slowing down
Some patients notice fatigue rather than breathlessness or chest pain during or after exercise. [...]
Dizziness or blackouts on exertion
This is always abnormal and characteristic of aortic stenosis. Usually it is a late symptom [...]
Chest pain or heaviness
Doctors often ask whether you have ‘chest pain’, by which they mean any unpleasant sensation [...]
Surveillance in heart valve disease
Surveillance following valve surgery Once you have had an intervention on your heart valve you [...]