Cedars Sinai 19th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2025

Overview

Cedars Sinai 19th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2025 presents comprehensive education on sex- and gender-specific aspects of cardiovascular health in women. This symposium addresses key topics such as management of MINOCA, stroke prevention differences by sex, cardiovascular risk assessment in pregnancy, and diagnosis strategies for coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). It also covers heart failure treatments for women, including GDMT, VAD, and transplant, alongside discussions on Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) and the interplay between CMD and HFpEF.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 1 video, 7 PDFs
Total size: 4.62 GB

Agenda

This on-demand recording of the symposium includes a full day of lectures, debates, and case discussions focused on improving understanding and management of ischemic heart disease in women.

• Registration and Check In/Exhibits — (Pre-recorded session; original live event April 11, 2025)
• Disclosure and CME Accreditation Information — (Pre-recorded)
• Welcome/Introduction and 11th Annual Linda Joy Pollin Women’s Heart Health Leadership Award presentation
• Keynote Lecture: Understanding and Treating MINOCA in 2025 — C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD and Sharonne N. Hayes, MD
• Q&A session
• Pre-Test by C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD
• Sex Differences in Stroke Management & Prevention — Ana Iribarren, MD (Moderator), Shlee S. Song, MD
• Q&A session
• Identifying Cardiovascular Risk in Pregnancy — Margo B Minissian, PhD (Moderator), Rose Tompkins, MD
• Q&A session
• Break/Exhibits
• Debate: CVD Risk Assessment Tools are Effective in Young Women — Margo B Minissian, PhD; Janet Wei, MD (Moderator); Martha Gulati, MD
• Q&A session
• Heart Failure in Women, from GDMT to VAD to Transplant — Andriana Nikolova, MD, PhD (Moderator), Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD
• Q&A session
• Lunch/Exhibits
• 10 min Stretch hosted by Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Rehab led by Debbie Potyk
• Debate: Invasive Diagnosis is Better than Noninvasive approach to CMD — Martha Gulati, MD (Moderator); Bruce Samuels, MD; Alan C. Kwan, MD
• Q&A session
• Cases: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD): Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches — C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD (Moderator), Ana Iribarren, MD
• Q&A session
• The Intersection of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and HFpEF — Janet Wei, MD; Valentina Obreja, NP (Moderator)
• Q&A session

Objectives

• Recognize the importance of risk assessment in young women and the limitations of currently available risk assessment tools
• Understand the noninvasive and invasive options for assessment of women with presumed INOCA
• Recognize sex differences in stroke
• Provide care and treatment to women at risk for cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
• Explore new approaches and therapies for SCAD and MINOCA
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of women with ischemic heart disease

Speakers

This symposium features a multidisciplinary faculty of experts in cardiology and related fields focusing on sex- and gender-specific cardiovascular care. The educational content was originally delivered by recognized clinicians and researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center.

• C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, FACC, FAHA, FESC
• Sharonne N. Hayes, MD
• Ana Iribarren, MD
• Shlee S. Song, MD
• Margo B Minissian, PhD
• Rose Tompkins, MD
• Janet Wei, MD, FACC
• Martha Gulati, MD
• Andriana Nikolova, MD, PhD
• Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD
• Bruce Samuels, MD
• Alan C. Kwan, MD
• Valentina Obreja, NP
• Debbie Potyk (Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Rehab)

Target Audience

This symposium is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease in women, including cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, endocrinologists, family and general medicine practitioners, internal medicine specialists, and preventive medicine physicians. The course is also relevant for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and allied healthcare providers focusing on women’s cardiovascular health.

Why This Topic Matters

Cedars Sinai 19th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium 2025 addresses critical gaps in knowledge about ischemic heart disease as it uniquely affects women, emphasizing sex- and gender-specific clinical considerations. Understanding these differences is essential for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and optimizing patient outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.

MedHub Central provides access to this detailed cardiology symposium, enabling healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise in women’s ischemic heart disease. The content supports clinicians in applying evidence-based strategies tailored to the female population, reinforcing professional proficiency in this specialized area.