Trustee Board

Chris is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at St Thomas Hospital, London. Areas of specialist surgical expertise includes surgery of the aortic valve. He was appointed Chair of Heart Valve Voice in January 2016.

In 2006, Patricia had a brief problem with heart palpitations, which acted as a red flag and prompted her to go and see her GP for a stethoscope check. She had mitral valve repair and is now an active Trustee

Keith is a member of The British Cardiac Patients Association. Keith also has a background of patients representation in a number of organisations including ambulance trusts, community health councils, patient forums and hospitals.

Dr Shelley Rahman Haley is a consultant cardiologist and was appointed as the first clinical lead for echocardiography at Harefield Hospital.

Dr Jarir Amarin is a full time GP Principal and partner at Carlton House Surgery in Enfield, North London.Jarir works closely with colleagues from Public Health and Primary Care in helping to successfully achieve targets in Cardiovascular Disease Management.

Amanda is a Clinical Nurse Specialist from St Thomas' Hospital, London. Amanda works closely with heart valve disease patients during their recovery and aftercare.

Sue Alderton is a Senior Chief Clinical Physiologist and Echocardiography Lead from Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital. She specialises in echocardiography and works closely with heart valve disease patients and their diagnosis.

Alison received a valve replacement in 2018 and is feeling better than ever. Alison brings a passion for sharing her story and raising awareness of heart valve disease to her role as trustee.

Chris Arden is a General Practitioner with a special interest in cardiovascular disease and echocardiography and editor-in-chief of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Journal.