Latest Update: 2020 BHRS Examination We still aim to hold the BHRS examination this year in November. We are currently aiming for 11th November 2020. The examination will be held via Pearsons Vue centres. This means you will be able to select a training centre local to you to avoid unnecessary travel. You will [...]

BHRS Webinar: Living with COVID - challenges & benefits of changes The BHRS will be holding a webinar next week which will look at the recent experience of COVID-19, and how we move forward with cardiology / cardiac surgery whilst living with COVID-19. In addition, there have been enormous delivery of care changes which [...]

DVLA: Assessing fitness to drive – a guide for medical professionals The DVLA released updated guidelines in February 2020 - Assessing fitness to drive - a guide for medical professionals. For those who have not seen the guidelines they can be accessed below. Pages 53-57 and 63 cover catheter ablation, pacemakers, ICD’s and CRT. [...]

Statement: 2020 BHRS Examination The BHRS exam for 2020 is scheduled for mid-November with registration expected to open in August. At present we are expecting the exam to go ahead but will continue to monitor the current COVID situation. This year the examination process and format is changing. We have signed a contract with [...]

BHRS statement on deactivation and removal of ICDs and pacemakers post mortem during COVID pandemic The BHRS have received enquiries from members asking for recommendations regarding deactivation of ICD therapies at the end of life, mortuary visits for ICD deactivation, and safe ways to remove devices without deactivation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The BHRS [...]

Webinar: Covid-19 Cardiovascular Conference The Imperial College Network of Excellence in Vascular Science at Imperial College London (UK) ran a live COVID-19 Cardiovascular Conference Webinar on Thursday 2nd April for all healthcare professionals battling COVID-19. The webinar aims to share current knowledge and key experiences of managing COVID-19 related cardiovascular manifestations, as well as [...]

PPE Statement The below link contains the statement on PPE drawn up initially by Simon Ray supported by BCIS and BHRS. PPE STATEMENT

Message from BHRS President Elect, Alistair Slade: "As many of you will know our President, Richard Schilling, has been very involved in the NHS Nightingale project at the London Excel Centre.  He is currently acting as Clinical Director there. We have discussed the situation and I will "act up" as President for BHRS during the [...]

The Imperial College COVID-19 Cardiovascular Conference Live Webinar: Covid-19 Cardiovascular Conference Thursday 2nd April @ 2pm The Imperial College Network of Excellence in Vascular Science at Imperial College London (UK) is to run a COVID-19 Cardiovascular Conference as a live webinar on Thursday 2 April for all healthcare professionals battling COVID-19. The webinar [...]

Video Library BHRS Recommended Training Videos BHRS council has gathered, and will continue to grow a list of useful videos in the field of arrhythmia care.  This page can be accessed via the button below or via the 'Education' section on the menu.  If you would like to recommend any training videos you [...]