To help you better understand women’s heart health, Sansom Clinic is publishing videos in which our cardiology heart experts answer the most frequently asked heart-related questions.

“Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in this country. Here on the Central Coast, countless families are affected when a loved one experiences cardiovascular issues,” said Sutter Health Greater Central Coast Market President. said panel moderator Dr. Kurt N. Ransohoff. Sansum Clinic is now part of Sutter Health.

“In addition to providing safe, innovative, and high-quality care, we hope this panel discussion will help educate women about the unique risks they face,” said Dr. Ransohoff.

Cardiovascular risk factors differ for men and women, and many other gender differences influence heart disease prevention and care.

Women often experience a variety of heart attack symptoms in addition to chest pain, and may require unique types of tests to uncover heart problems.

In the video, clinicians on the panel discuss these topics, as well as the impact of cholesterol levels, the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in women, and pregnancy-related heart risks.

The panelists are: His cardiologist is Dr. Taylor Holve. David Lerner, DO; Colin Shaffer; Dr. Omid Yousefian. Cardiology Physician Assistant Amanda Dutton. Matthew Miller, a cardiac nurse; Janet Wolfe, Women’s Heart Champion and former Santa Barbara County Supervisor. and Dr. Ransohoff.

Click here to watch the video.

The panel discussion on women’s heart health was sponsored by the Sansum Clinic Women’s Health Initiative.