British Heart Valve Society

Improving care for patients with heart valve diease

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Our history

The British Heart Valve Society was founded in 2010 to improve the quality of care for patients with heart valve disease by addressing barriers to best practice.

Latest news

Event News

Registration Open | Autumn Meeting & AGM

Friday 20th November 2026

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2026 Call for Applications – BHVS Trainee Committee – Applications now closed

We are delighted to invite applications to join the newly created BHVS Trainee Committee.

News Past Event

Postgraduate Course in Periprocedural Echocardiography 2026 

9–11 July 2026 at the Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre and the Royal Brompton [...]

Event News

Bristol ACHD Echo Course 2026

Bristol ACHD Echo Course 2026 returns on 23–24 November 2026 at Engineers House

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BHVS Council – Expression of Interest – Specialist Valve Nurse

We are looking for an experienced Specialist Valve Nurse to join the BHVS Council

Guidelines and Statements

Management of Echocardiography Requests for the Detection and Follow-Up of Heart Valve Disease

key changes for patients with heart valve disease

Healthcare Professionals

Explore the BHVS guidelines, statements, register of competencies and educational resources to support your professional development, enhance clinical knowledge and promote excellence in heart valve disease care.

Guidelines and Statements

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Register of Competencies

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Upcoming events

Event News

Registration Open | Autumn Meeting & AGM

Friday 20th November 2026

Event News

Bristol ACHD Echo Course 2026

Bristol ACHD Echo Course 2026 returns on 23–24 November 2026 at Engineers House

Event News

 National Valve Disease Academy 2026

Last Thursday monthly - 08:00 - 09:00AM (Feb 2026- Jan 2027)

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specialised heart valve services

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