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Innovation Beyond Heart Valves
Heart Valve
Foundation of India
The 'Heart Valve Foundation of India' advances expertise and training in evidence-based heart valve care to improve patient outcomes in India.
About the Foundation
Heart Valve Foundation of India
Heart Valve Foundation of India (HVFI) is a public charitable trust established with the objective of advancing education, research, awareness, training, and clinical excellence in the field of heart valve and structural heart diseases in India.
Education & Training
Advancing expertise and training in evidence-based heart valve and structural heart disease care across India.
Scientific Knowledge
Dissemination of updated scientific knowledge, techniques, and innovations in valve therapies.
National Platform
A national academic platform connecting cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, imaging specialists and allied stakeholders.
2018
Established
Flagship Meeting
About 'INDIA VALVES'
INDIA VALVES is the flagship scientific and educational meeting of HVFI — regarded as one of the most comprehensive educational platforms in transcatheter valve and structural heart therapies in the region.
1500+
Cardiologists
300+
Treatment Centres
1000+
Heart Team Members
Our Vision
Vision
- •To promote science, expertise, research, and competence amongst cardiac specialists involved in the management of heart valve disease in India to the highest global standards.
- •To encourage early-career interventional cardiologists and 'Heart Teams' in India to practice up-to-date evidence-based treatment strategies for structural heart diseases.
- •To advance indigenous science, research, innovation, and device development in India so as to provide advanced and quality treatment options at lower cost to Indian patients.
- •To create a collaborative educational ecosystem that enhances patient care and clinical outcomes in structural and valvular heart disease therapies.
Knowledge
Evidence-based expertise for every cardiologist
Innovation
Indigenous research driving better outcomes
Impact
Transforming care for every heart patient in India
What We Stand For
Mission
Education Platform
To provide an education platform, educate, interact, exchange, and advance knowledge and expertise amongst all cardiac specialists involved in the management of heart valve diseases in India.
Training & Competence
To provide training, competence, and exposure through national and international experts to our younger trained cardiologists in the latest minimally invasive and transcatheter treatment options.
Outcomes & Research
To improve procedural outcomes and promote scientific validation and research in heart valve and structural heart interventions to benefit patients in India.
Consensus Building
To develop consensus amongst cardiologists in India on evidence-based management of valvular heart disease.
Patient Empowerment
To empower patients and physicians with knowledge regarding management options for treatment of heart valve diseases.
Early Career Development
To enable early career cardiologists to exchange expertise, update skills and present research on comprehensive educational platforms.
Advanced Training
To support cardiologists in advanced training in the rapidly advancing, technique- and technology-intensive specialty of Heart Valve Therapies.
Our Impact
Impact of HVFI Educational Initiatives
300
Treatment Centres Across India
~300
Expansion of advanced structural heart treatment centres across India to nearly 300 centres.
1K+
Heart Team Members Trained
1000+
Training and skill enhancement of more than 1000 'Heart Team Members' from across the country.
Wider Patient Access
Improved dissemination of evidence-based therapies and modern treatment strategies, enhancing patient access to advanced heart valve therapies even in remote regions.
Reduced Treatment Cost
Contribution towards reduction in treatment cost through wider adoption, indigenous expertise, and technological advancement.
Better Patient Outcomes
Improvement in patient outcomes through structured educational and training initiatives.
Message from the Leadership
Welcome to the Heart Valve Foundation of India
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The Foundation was established with a vision to advance knowledge, competence, innovation, and excellence in the management of heart valve and structural heart diseases in India so that patients in India could get advanced lifesaving treatment options with best outcomes and at a lower cost. Through our academic initiatives, educational courses, scientific meetings, live case demonstrations, and collaborative learning platforms, we strive to empower healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based treatment strategies and technologies.
Our mission is not only to promote scientific learning and procedural expertise, but also to ensure that advancements in structural heart therapies ultimately translate into safer, more effective, and more accessible care for patients across India.
Over the years, through initiatives such as INDIA VALVES, HVFI has evolved into a highly respected educational and scientific platform bringing together leading experts from India and across the world to share, interact, teach, and innovate.
We remain committed to advancing education, research, indigenous innovation, and collaborative heart-team based care to improve outcomes for patients with valvular and structural heart diseases.
With best wishes,
Dr Ashok Seth
Founder Trustee
Dr G Sengottuvelu
Trustee
Dr Sameer Shrivastava
Trustee
Dr Vishal Rastogi
Trustee
Dr Vijay Kumar
Trustee
Leadership
Foundation Trustees
Dr Ashok Seth
Founder Trustee
Dr G Sengottuvelu
Trustee
Dr Sameer Shrivastava
Trustee
Dr Vishal Rastogi
Trustee
Dr Vijay Kumar
Trustee
2023
INDIA VALVES 2023
"The most Comprehensive Course in Transcatheter Valve Therapies in the Region" — 24 interactive workshops, 6 training villages, 11 live cases, and 24 international faculty.
24
Workshops
11
Live Cases
24
Intl. Faculty
3
Days
Inaugural Edition
2018
INDIA VALVES 2018
"The foremost educational platform in the Region" — the inaugural edition bringing together India's leading cardiologists and global experts for dedicated Transcatheter Valve Therapy education.
12
Intl. Faculty
3
Live Cases
30+
Sessions
3
Days
