Dr Bashir Alaour is a highly accomplished and prominent consultant cardiologist. His career is characterized by a remarkable blend of clinical expertise and groundbreaking academic research.

His clinical practice primarily focuses on Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Valve Interventions, a highly specialized area of cardiology that involves minimally invasive procedures to address various heart valve diseases. This expertise positions him at the forefront of advanced cardiac treatments, offering state-of-the-art care to patients with complex heart conditions.

A cornerstone of his training was the prestigious British Cardiac Intervention Society (BCIS) International Fellowship at Bern University Hospital in Switzerland, one of the world's foremost centres for structural heart interventions. He developed advanced experience in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention (TAVI) Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair. After the completion of this fellowship, he returned to the UK to establish and lead the Structural Heart Valve Intervention service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals (London) and University Hospital Southampton, extending exemplary heart valve intervention service to the patients in mid- and north-Hampshire.

Beyond his clinical duties, Dr Alaour is a prolific academic and researcher. He completed a highly competitive British Heart Foundation Clinical Research Training Fellowship at King's College London. His doctoral research, leading to a PhD, focused on the biological variation and fragmentation of Cardiac Myosin-Binding Protein C for the diagnosis of acute and chronic myocardial injury, offering new insights into improving diagnostic accuracy and patient management in cardiology, by helping clinicians make more informed and timely decisions about acute and chronic cardiac conditions, leading to better patient outcomes.

Dr Alaour's research extends to various other critical areas, particularly focusing on the long-term outcomes of TAVI, contributing to evidence-based treatment and management of heart valve disease. His extensive publications on these topics are widely recognized in peer-reviewed journals, solidifying his reputation as a clinician-scientist dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine. His active engagement in clinical research ensures that the latest advancements are integrated into practice, benefiting his patients.

Dr Bashir Alaour exemplifies a modern cardiologist who successfully integrates high-level clinical practice with impactful academic research and a commitment to advancing patient care locally and internationally.

Clinical Interests

• Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Intervention

•  Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Intervention

• Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervention

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Membership of The Royal College of Physicians (London)
•  Member of the British Cardiac Intervention Society
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology