Scripps Women’s Health Update: Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause 2026

Advanced Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine, Menopause Management & Preventive Cardiology

The Scripps Women’s Health Update: Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause 2026 provides a comprehensive clinical update focused on the unique relationship between cardiovascular disease, hormonal transitions, and menopause in women.

This specialized symposium delivers evidence-based guidance on diagnosing and managing cardiovascular conditions that are more prevalent in women or present differently compared with men. The program explores critical topics including heart failure, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, microvascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, obesity, menopause-related cardiovascular risk, and hormone replacement therapy.

Held on February 27–28, 2026, at The Westin Carlsbad Resort, Carlsbad, California, the course combines advanced women’s cardiology with modern menopause medicine to help clinicians improve prevention strategies, treatment outcomes, and long-term cardiovascular health in women.

Course Features

• 28 Video Lectures
• 28 Subtitle Files (VTT)
• 29 PDF Presentations
• Total Size: 6.75 GB
• On-Demand Access
• Expert Multidisciplinary Faculty
• Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
• Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Focus
• Advanced Menopause Management Education

Program Overview

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women, yet many female-specific risk factors remain underrecognized and undertreated. Simultaneously, menopause introduces significant hormonal, metabolic, and cardiovascular changes that influence long-term health outcomes.

This symposium is structured into two dedicated educational tracks:

Day 1: Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women

Focused on cardiovascular disorders unique to women, including:

• Heart Failure in Women
• Cardiomyopathy
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Women-Specific Risk Factors
• Preventive Cardiology
• Gender Disparities in Cardiovascular Care
• Advanced Cardiac Therapies

Day 2: Turning Up the Heat — Myths, Truths and Breakthroughs in Menopause

Focused on menopause medicine and hormonal health, including:

• Menopause Physiology
• Hormonal Transitions
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Obesity & Metabolic Health
• Cardiovascular Effects of Menopause
• Neurological Considerations
• Endocrine & Women’s Health Updates

The course emphasizes personalized, multidisciplinary, and evidence-based care strategies for women throughout midlife and beyond.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify cardiovascular diseases and risk factors unique to women.
• Analyze disparities in cardiovascular treatment and outcomes among female patients.
• Evaluate contemporary management strategies for heart failure and cardiomyopathy.
• Improve prevention of cardiovascular disease through management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and menopause-related risk factors.
• Recognize symptoms and physiologic changes associated with menopause.
• Understand the cardiovascular implications of hormone replacement therapy.
• Apply individualized treatment strategies for menopausal women with chronic medical conditions.
• Improve counseling regarding obesity, lifestyle modification, and cardiovascular prevention.
• Integrate multidisciplinary approaches into women’s cardiovascular care.
• Optimize long-term cardiovascular health outcomes in female patients.

Core Topics Covered

Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine

• Cardiovascular Disease in Women
• Gender-Specific Cardiac Risk Factors
• Cardiovascular Prevention
• Women’s Heart Health
• Evidence-Based Risk Reduction

Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy

• Heart Failure in Women
• Cardiomyopathy Evaluation
• Advanced Heart Failure Therapies
• Breast Cancer–Related Cardiomyopathy
• Long-Term Management Strategies

Arrhythmias & Electrophysiology

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Supraventricular Arrhythmias
• Rhythm Disorders in Women
• Stroke Prevention
• Electrophysiology Updates

Microvascular & Endothelial Disease

• Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
• Endothelial Dysfunction
• Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (INOCA)
• Atypical Cardiac Symptoms
• Diagnostic Challenges

Menopause & Hormonal Health

• Menopause Physiology
• Vasomotor Symptoms
• Hormonal Changes
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Individualized Menopause Care

Obesity & Metabolic Health

• Obesity Medicine
• Weight Management
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction
• Lifestyle Intervention Strategies

Preventive Cardiology

• Hypertension Management
• Lipid Management
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Early Prevention Strategies

Multidisciplinary Women’s Health

• Endocrinology Perspectives
• Oncology Considerations
• Neurology & Cognitive Health
• Urogenital Health
• Healthy Aging Approaches

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Endocrinologists
• Women’s Health Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Healthcare Professionals Involved in Women’s Cardiovascular Care

Educational Highlights

✔ Comprehensive Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Update

✔ Advanced Menopause & Hormone Therapy Education

✔ Evidence-Based Preventive Cardiology Strategies

✔ Focus on Female-Specific Cardiovascular Disease

✔ Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health Updates

✔ Multidisciplinary Expert Faculty

✔ Practical Clinical Management Strategies

✔ Case-Based Learning & Clinical Application

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Unique Integration of Cardiology and Menopause Medicine

✔ Strong Focus on Women’s Cardiovascular Risk

✔ Evidence-Based Hormone Therapy Guidance

✔ Comprehensive Preventive Cardiology Education

✔ Multidisciplinary Women’s Health Approach

✔ Practical Strategies for Real-World Patient Care

✔ Up-to-Date Clinical Guidelines and Research

✔ Valuable for Specialists and Primary Care Providers

Clinical & Educational Value

The Scripps Women’s Health Update: Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause 2026 delivers a comprehensive review of cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in women while addressing the complex hormonal and metabolic changes associated with menopause.

By integrating advances in women’s cardiology, preventive medicine, obesity management, hormone therapy, and multidisciplinary care, this program equips clinicians with practical tools to improve cardiovascular outcomes and enhance quality of life for female patients across all stages of adulthood.

Topics

1. 01 Arrhythmias, Palpitations & Stress

2. 02 Cardiovascular Disease in Women

3. 03 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

4. 04 Gender Disparities in Clinical Trials of CVD

5. 05 Atrial Fibrillation in Women

6. 06 Microvascular Disease MINOCA

7. 07 Panel DiscussionQ&A

8. 08 Gender Disparities in Cardiac Implantable Devices

9. 09 Congestive Heart Failure in Women

10. 10 Breast Cancer and Cardiomyopathy

11. 11 Optimized Primary Prevention

12. 12 Pregnancy and CVD The Role of Cardio-Obstetrics VIDEO PDF NOT RELEASE

13. 13 Hypertension Management

14. 14 Menopause Hormone Therapy for the Cardiologist

15. 15 Introduction to Menopause

16. 16 Update on Menopause Treatment

17. 17 Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause

18. 18 Menopause and Migraines

19. 19 Panel DiscussionQ&A

20. 20 HRT and Thromboembolism Risk

21. 21 Breast Cancer Risk Non-hormonal Management of VMS in Breast Cancer Patients

22. 22 Panel DiscussionQ&A

23. 23 Menopause and Bone Health

24. 24 Mental Health Disorders and Menopause

25. 25 Testosterone in Females

26. 26 Panel DiscussionQ&A

27. 27 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

28. 28 Managing Weight Changes in Menopause

29. 29 Panel Discussion Q&A