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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Women have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials. This impacts how we understand, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disease. 🎤 Leslee J. Shaw, PhD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are linked to long-term cardiovascular risk. But follow-up care after pregnancy is often limited or overlooked. 🎤 Margo Minissian, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Fluctuating blood pressure in postmenopausal women may reflect more than isolated hypertension. It can signal underlying vascular and hormonal changes. 🎤 Janet Wei, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Chest pain can persist even when arteries look normal. Microvascular dysfunction and coronary vasospasm are often missed with traditional testing. 🎤 Bruce Samuels, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Heart failure can occur even when the heart’s pumping function appears normal. HFpEF is increasingly recognized, especially in women, and remains challenging to diagnose and treat. 🎤 Andriana Nikolova, MD, PhD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Heart attack symptoms are not always what we expect. Women are more likely to present with non-classic symptoms, which can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment. 🎤 Kiranbir Josan, MD & Aakriti Gupta, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Menopause is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and metabolism can significantly impact long-term heart health. 🎤 Erica Wang, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

GLP-1 therapies are changing cardiometabolic care. How they compare to and integrate with lifestyle interventions remains an open and actively debated question. 🎤 Valentina Obreja, DNP & Amanda Velazquez, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A major cardiovascular risk factor is not included in most standard cholesterol tests. Lp(a) is genetic, often overlooked, and not significantly reduced by lifestyle changes. 🎤 Michael E. Farkouh, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Up to 1 in 10 heart attacks happen without blocked arteries. MINOCA is more common in women and often missed, especially when angiograms appear normal. 🎤 Janet Wei, MD

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Heart disease in women is often under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and misunderstood. Here are key topics being explored at the 20th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease (WIHD) Symposium 🧵 Link to register: cedars.cloud-cme.com/wihdcme

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

At the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, we’re working to close the gaps in women’s cardiovascular research—because one-size-fits-all medicine doesn’t work. Women deserve data. Women deserve answers. ❤️ #WomensHeartHealth #ResearchMatters

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

❤️ Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women—yet many women still underestimate their risk. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re committed to advancing research, awareness, and prevention so every woman can know her risk and protect her heart. #HeartHealth #WomensHeartHealth

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🌟 Registration is now open! Join us for the 20th Annual Women & Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium on April 17, 2026 — a CME-accredited hybrid event dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care for women. 🔗 cedars.cloud-cme.com/course/cours... #WIHDS2026 #WomensHeartHealth #Cardiology

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Midweek check-in 💬 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women—but knowledge is power, and progress is happening every day. #WomensHeartHealth #WednesdayWisdom

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

✨ Save this for your next cardiology visit ✨ Heart symptoms don’t always look the same—especially in women. Asking the right questions can change the conversation, the testing, and the care you receive. 🔁 Share it. Save it. Bring it with you.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Save for your next doctor's appointment. Ask: Can we check my Lp(a)?

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Elevated Lp(a) increases risk for early heart disease, stroke, and aortic valve disease

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Lp(a) is genetic - you inherit it from your parents.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

💗 Between the holidays & New Year’s — take a moment for your heart. Did you know stress & disrupted routines can impact heart health? Take a short walk, sip water, breathe deeply — your heart will thank you. #HeartHealth

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Most women still don’t know that heart disease is their #1 threat. At the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, we’re committed to transforming that reality through research, education, and advocacy. Stay with us as we champion women’s hearts. ❤️

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Did you know the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center has an Instagram? Follow to stay connected with research updates, heart-healthy tips, and our community events. ❤️ www.instagram.com/womensheartcs

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Thank you, @barbrastreisand.bsky.social , for your continued support of our mission—and congratulations to Dr. Noel Bairey Merz and our team on this important NIH award.

Barbra Streisand @barbrastreisand.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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After months of delay, I am honored that the NIH has awarded a research grant to the work of Dr Noel Bairey Merz at my Women’s Heart Center at Cedars Sinai hospital. This work will benefit women and families across the nation.

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Our 2026 WIHD Symposium brings together leading experts advancing women’s heart health. Thank you to our faculty for driving progress year after year. Register today cedars.cloud-cme.com/course/cours... #WomensHeartHealth #WIHDS2026 #Cardiology

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This year’s program includes the below + more! • ACS symptom differences • HFpEF & coronary function case-based learning • Labile HTN in Postmenopausal Woman • HTN in Pregnant Women #WomensHeartResearch #WIHD2026

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This year’s program includes the below + more! • Diversity in clinical trials & workforce • MINOCA updates • Emerging statin & Lp(a) therapies • GLP-1 vs lifestyle debate • Menopause + comorbidities Cutting-edge, patient-centered cardiovascular education. #WomensHeartResearch #WIHD2026

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Curious what the WIHD Symposium is all about—and why it matters? We focus on sex-specific and diversity-specific issues in women’s cardiovascular health, closing diagnostic and treatment gaps through evidence-based learning and expert-led sessions. #WomenInMedicine #HealthEquity #Cardiology

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Women’s hormones and the heart are deeply connected. Knowing these links helps you and your healthcare team make informed choices at every life stage. #HeartHealth

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hormone therapy is complex—sometimes protective, sometimes risky. It depends on timing, dose, and individual health history. Always discuss with your doctor.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hormonal conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders can also increase cardiovascular risk through links with blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

But after menopause, estrogen levels drop. This can lead to stiffer arteries, changes in cholesterol, and a higher risk of heart disease.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports healthy cholesterol levels. This is one reason pre-menopausal women generally have lower risk of heart disease.

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Did you know? Hormones play a big role in women’s heart health. Let’s explore how estrogen, menopause, and other hormonal shifts affect the heart. 👇 #WomensHeartHealth

Smidt Heart Institute @smidtheart.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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Congrats @womensheart.bsky.social MPIs N. Bairey Merz & @janetweimd.bsky.social on newly awarded NIH #U54 SCORE program titled “The Microvascular Aging Effects – Women’s Evaluation of Systemic aging Tenacity in Heart, Brain and Frailty”. #HeartFailure #dementia #frailty #sarcopenia

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Heart disease in women doesn’t always look like what you expect. Shortness of breath, nausea, jaw pain, or anxiety can be signs too. Trust your instincts and know the hidden symptoms. Your heart deserves attention. ❤️ #HeartHealth

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🧵 6/ Women’s health research doesn’t just fix a gap, it expands the map. More precise science means better care for everyone.

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🧵 5/ Relying only on “typical” (male) heart attack symptoms led to underdiagnosis in women—and misdiagnosis in men, too. Now, inclusive symptom profiles are improving emergency cardiac care across the board. www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...

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Gender, Cardiovascular Disease, and the Sexism of Obesity<sup>∗</sup>:

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Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🧵3/ Autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in women—but insights into their cardiovascular impact have helped improve screening in men, too. Research on women’s immune systems has expanded understanding for all. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25933642/

Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center @womensheart.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🧵2/ Statin intolerance and muscle-related side effects were often dismissed—until women’s reports were studied systematically. This has now informed better tolerance strategies and alternative lipid therapies across all patients. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Sex Differences in the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Outcomes in IHD - Current Atherosclerosis Reports

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Although there are many similarities between men and women, the evolving understanding of ischemic heart disease in women allow us to emphasize the imp...