Scripps 2nd Annual Scripps Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium 2022

Overview

The Scripps 2nd Annual Scripps Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium 2022 focuses on advancing clinical knowledge and management of cardiovascular disease specifically in women. This symposium addresses emerging risk factors, gender disparities in care, and state-of-the-art treatments for heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies affecting women.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 11 videos, 1 pdf
Total size: 3.37 GB

Agenda

This comprehensive symposium includes presentations from expert faculty covering critical topics in female cardiovascular health.

• Afib and Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention in Women — Christine Albert, MD
• Cardiovascular Disease and Arrhythmia in Women — Poulina Uddin, MD
• Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Prevention and Screening — Christina Adams, MD
• Case Presentations: Panel Discussion
• Coronary Disease in Women — Namee Kim, MD
• Gender Disparities in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy — John Rogers, MD
• HFpEF or Amyloidosis — Michelle Kittleson, MD
• Menopause Hormone Therapy and the Heart — Chrisandra Shufelt, MD
• Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Cardio-Obstetrics — Arij Faksh, DO and Poulina Uddin, MD
• Q&A: Panel Discussion
• TAVR Updates and Unique Situations in Women — Paul Teirstein, MD

Course Syllabus included as PDF.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss cardiovascular diseases, conditions, and risk factors more common or unique to women.
• Identify atypical presentations of heart disease and arrhythmias in women.
• Reflect on the underutilization of standard medical and device therapies in women versus men.
• Explore gender differences in management of heart failure, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmia, emphasizing the limited data for women.

Speakers

• Christine Albert, MD
• Poulina Uddin, MD
• Christina Adams, MD
• Namee Kim, MD
• John Rogers, MD
• Michelle Kittleson, MD
• Chrisandra Shufelt, MD
• Arij Faksh, DO
• Paul Teirstein, MD

Target Audience

This symposium is intended for cardiologists and pathologists seeking to deepen their expertise in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions in women.

Why This Topic Matters

The Scripps 2nd Annual Scripps Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium 2022 addresses critical gaps in recognizing and treating cardiovascular disease among women, a specialty area requiring focused clinical attention. By exploring gender-specific risk factors and treatment disparities, this symposium strengthens clinician confidence in delivering tailored care.

Available on MedHub Central, this on-demand cardiology education resource supports ongoing professional development by presenting evidence-based insights that enhance understanding of women’s heart health and complex arrhythmia management.