41. Women’s Cardiovascular Prevention with Dr. Leslie Cho

Jul 26, 2020

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Leslie Cho, an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cleveland Clinic's Women’s Cardiovascular Center, dives into the nuances of women's cardiovascular health. She addresses common misconceptions, debunking the myth that heart disease primarily affects men. The conversation also highlights the intricate link between mental health and cardiovascular risk, alongside the impact of personal histories. Dr. Cho emphasizes the necessity for personalized care and integrating psychosocial assessments in prevention strategies.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Challenging Misconceptions in Women's Cardiovascular Health

02:54 • 4min

Reassessing Cardiovascular Risk in Women with Complex Histories

06:39 • 3min

The Critical Link Between Mental Health and Cardiovascular Risk

09:17 • 2min

Understanding Women's Cardiovascular Health

11:23 • 26min

The Importance of Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Prevention

37:21 • 7min

The CardioNerds discuss Women's Cardiovascular Prevention with Dr. Leslie Cho, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center. She is also Section Head of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Amit, Dan and Carine take a deep dive into women's cardiovascular prevention and discuss the epidemiology, unique risk factors, different manifestations of CVD and treatment strategies to lower cardiovascular risk in women. Tune in as we discuss cases from the CardioNerds Women's Clinic to learn more! Take me to the Cardionerds Cardiovascular Prevention PageTake me to episode topics page Cardiac Consult PodcastTall Rounds Lectures Key Reference: Cho L, Davis M, Elgendy I, et al (2020) Summary of Updated Recommendations for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 75:2602–2618 We are truly honored to be producing the Cardionerds CVD Prevention Series in collaboration with the American Society for Preventive Cardiology! The ASPC is an incredible resource for learning, networking, and promoting the ideals of cardiovascular prevention! This series is kicked off by a message from Dr. Amit Khera, President of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and President of the SouthWest Affiliate of the American Heart Association. Cardionerds Cardiovascular Prevention Series Dr. Leslie Cho is a professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine Case Western Reserve Medical School and serves as Director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center. She is also Section Head, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Cho received her undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating cum laude. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and took her residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center where she received the John Humphrey Award as Most Outstanding Internal Medicine Resident. Her clinical training continued when she accepted a fellowship in cardiology, followed by a fellowship in interventional cardiology and peripheral disease, both from Cleveland Clinic. Leslie Cho, MDAmit Goyal, MDCarine Hamo, MDDaniel Ambinder, MD