Cedars-Sinai 17th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2023 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Update on Women’s Cardiovascular Health, INOCA, Cardio-Obstetrics, Menopause, and Preventive Cardiology

The Cedars-Sinai 17th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2023 is a specialized cardiovascular education program focused on the unique aspects of heart disease in women. This evidence-based symposium explores sex- and gender-specific differences in cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the diagnosis, prevention, and management of ischemic heart disease, ischemia with no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA), cardio-obstetrics, menopause-related cardiovascular risk, and emerging cardiovascular conditions affecting women.

Hosted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, this multidisciplinary program brings together experts in cardiology, endocrinology, preventive medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and women’s health to discuss the latest advances in patient-centered cardiovascular care. Through expert lectures, clinical updates, and interactive discussions, participants gain practical knowledge to improve cardiovascular outcomes for women across all stages of life.

The symposium also addresses contemporary issues such as long COVID cardiovascular complications, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), obesity management, diabetes, healthcare disparities, and leadership opportunities for women in cardiovascular medicine.

Product Details

Course: Cedars-Sinai 17th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2023

Format: Videos + PDFs

Includes:

• 7 Video Lectures
• 12 PDF Presentations

File Size: 2.12 GB

Event Date: April 28, 2023

Location: Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center & Online, Los Angeles, California, USA

Language: English

Course Overview

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide, yet significant differences in presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes continue to exist between men and women. Many cardiovascular conditions affecting women remain underrecognized and undertreated, creating important opportunities for education and improved clinical care.

This symposium focuses on:

• Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (INOCA)
• Women and coronary microvascular dysfunction
• Chest pain evaluation in women
• Cardio-obstetrics and pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease
• Menopause and cardiovascular aging
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
• Long COVID cardiac manifestations
• Obesity and weight management
• Diabetes and cardiovascular risk
• Preventive cardiology
• Health disparities and social determinants of health

Participants gain evidence-based strategies to improve screening, diagnosis, prevention, and management of cardiovascular disease in women.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify social determinants of health that impact cardiovascular outcomes in women.
• Apply best practices for cardiovascular risk screening in women.
• Improve management of women with heart disease and diabetes.
• Recognize sex-specific presentations of ischemic heart disease.
• Evaluate women with chest pain using contemporary diagnostic approaches.
• Understand cardiovascular implications of menopause and ovarian aging.
• Manage cardiovascular complications associated with pregnancy.
• Recognize and treat long COVID cardiovascular syndromes.
• Utilize patient-centered approaches to improve outcomes in women.

Major Topics Covered

❤️ Women and Ischemic Heart Disease

Comprehensive review of:

• Sex-specific cardiovascular risk
• Unique presentations of ischemic heart disease
• Diagnostic challenges in women

Clinical Focus

• Earlier recognition
• Improved diagnosis
• Better patient outcomes

🫀 INOCA (Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease)

Detailed discussions on:

• Coronary microvascular dysfunction
• Vasospastic angina
• Non-obstructive coronary disease

Clinical Importance

INOCA is significantly more common in women and often underdiagnosed.

🩺 Chest Pain Evaluation in Women

Coverage includes:

• Risk assessment
• Diagnostic pathways
• Advanced cardiac testing

Topics Include

• Coronary CT angiography
• Functional testing
• Microvascular disease assessment

🦠 COVID-19 & Long COVID Cardiac Conditions

Review of:

• Long COVID cardiovascular complications
• Persistent cardiac symptoms
• Post-viral cardiovascular syndromes

Clinical Applications

• Diagnosis
• Monitoring
• Management strategies

⚡ Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Advanced discussions on:

• POTS diagnosis
• Autonomic dysfunction
• Post-COVID syndromes

Clinical Focus

• Recognition
• Treatment approaches
• Long-term care

👩‍⚕️ Cardio-Obstetrics

Comprehensive review of:

• Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
• Maternal cardiovascular risk
• Pregnancy-associated complications

Topics Include

• Preeclampsia
• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
• Long-term cardiovascular risk

🌸 Menopause & Cardiovascular Aging

Coverage includes:

• Hormonal changes and cardiovascular health
• Ovarian aging
• Post-menopausal cardiovascular risk

Clinical Applications

• Risk assessment
• Prevention strategies
• Personalized management

⚖️ Obesity & Weight Management

Review of:

• Cardiometabolic risk
• Obesity-related cardiovascular disease
• Emerging weight management therapies

Topics Include

• Lifestyle interventions
• Pharmacologic therapies
• Long-term prevention

🩸 Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease

Discussion of:

• Diabetes management in women
• Cardiovascular risk reduction
• Prevention strategies

Goal

Improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

📊 Social Determinants of Health

Exploration of:

• Health disparities
• Access to care
• Socioeconomic influences on cardiovascular outcomes

Clinical Focus

• Patient communication
• Personalized care planning

💻 Digital Health & Remote Monitoring

Review of:

• Virtual cardiovascular care
• Remote monitoring technologies
• Patient adherence strategies

Future Directions

Expanding access and improving disease management.

👩 Leadership in Cardiovascular Medicine

Important discussions on:

• Inclusion of women in leadership
• Gender equity in cardiovascular care
• Professional development opportunities

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Physicians

• Cardiologists
• Internists
• Endocrinologists
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Preventive Medicine Specialists

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Allied Health Professionals

• Nurses
• Cardiovascular Care Teams
• Women’s Health Specialists

Why This Course Is Valuable

✔ Women’s Cardiovascular Health Focus

✔ INOCA & Coronary Microvascular Disease

✔ Cardio-Obstetrics & Pregnancy-Related Heart Disease

✔ Menopause & Cardiovascular Aging

✔ Long COVID & POTS Management

✔ Chest Pain Evaluation in Women

✔ Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health

✔ Diabetes & Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

✔ Preventive Cardiology Updates

✔ Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

✔ Multidisciplinary Expert Faculty

Clinical & Educational Value

The Cedars-Sinai 17th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2023 provides a comprehensive review of sex-specific cardiovascular medicine, helping clinicians better recognize, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular disease in women. Through evidence-based education and expert-led discussions, participants gain practical tools to improve prevention, treatment, and long-term outcomes for women with cardiovascular disease.

 Topics:

• Agenda.pdf
• Cardio-obstetrics- Pregnancy & Arrythmias.pdf
• Cardiovascular Disease in Women- Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care.mp4
• Cardiovascular Disease in Women- Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care.pdf
• Case 1- Post-Partum Hypertension.mp4
• Case 1- Post-Partum Hypertension.pdf
• Case 2- Multimodality Imaging- Choosing the Right Test for a Woman with Chest Pain.mp4
• Case 2- Multimodality Imaging- Choosing the Right Test for a Woman with Chest Pain.pdf
• Case 3- Alternative Therapies for Weight Management in Women What Works and What Doesn’t.mp4
• Case 3- Alternative Therapies for Weight Management in Women What Works and What Doesn’t.pdf
• Improving Outcomes in Women with Valvular Heart Disease.mp4
• Improving Outcomes in Women with Valvular Heart Disease.pdf
• Pre and Post Test Questions and Answers.pdf
• Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women- Blood Pressure, Lipids & Diabetes.pdf
• The 2021 Chest Pain Guidelines- Improving the Assessment of Chest Pain in Women.mp4
• The 2021 Chest Pain Guidelines- Improving the Assessment of Chest Pain in Women.pdf
• Weight Management in Women- When to Refer to Bariatric Surgery.mp4
• Weight Management in Women- When to Refer to Bariatric Surgery.pdf
• Written Q&A Responses.pdf