About World Heart Failure Society
Advancing research, education, and global care in heart failure.
About WHFS
Crafting Global Excellence in Heart Failure Care
The World Heart Failure Society (WHFS) is a non-profit, professional organization founded
in 2004 by Prof. Willem J. Remme, known for his pioneering contributions to the field of
cardiology. The Society serves cardiologists and all professionals working in the area of heart
failure (HF), including researchers, scientists, cardiovascular nurses, allied health
professionals, and other healthcare workers, fostering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary
community.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Core Values
Scientific Integrity and Transparency
Promoting unbiased, evidence-based knowledge.
Global Equity
Supporting access to HF care, education, and resources across all regions.
Collaboration
Encouraging multidisciplinary teamwork and international partnerships.
Innovation and Education
Advancing HF care through continuous learning and new technologies.
Commitment to Impact
Prioritizing actions that lead to measurable improvements in HF outcomes.
Mıssıon
Our Mission
The WHFS aims to elevate the quality of care and reduce the global burden of heart failure by
providing scientific knowledge, practical educational materials, promoting international
collaboration, and supporting local adaptation of HF practices.
Vısıon
Our Vision
To be an effective global platform offering scientific support for international knowledge and
educational standards in heart failure, thereby assisting healthcare professionals worldwide in
adopting proven best practices and evidence-based care.
WHAT WE DO
OUR ACTIVITIES
Annual Programs
WHFS Annual Global Heart Failure Congress
Regional HF summits and workshops
World Heart Failure Education Week
Publication of WHFS clinical reports and guidelines
UNITING PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
WHFS is supported by a diverse international network of cardiologists, nurses, epidemiologists, public health authorities, and researchers committed to improving HF care.
This interdisciplinary structure allows WHFS to adapt evidence-based care across healthcare systems and cultures worldwide.
Join the Fight Against Heart Failure
Be a part of the global movement to improve heart failure awareness, research, and patient care.