Gender-Specific Precision: The Women’s Heart Clinic What is the Women’s Heart Clinic? The Women’s Heart Clinic is a specialized diagnostic and therapeutic pathway tailored to the unique physiological and hormonal factors that influence female cardiovascular health. Women are more likely to experience "non-obstructive" heart disease, where the small vessels of the heart (microvasculature) are affected, rather than just the major arteries. Our specialists utilize Gender-Specific Risk Stratification and advanced diagnostics such as Stress Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI. We focus on identifying conditions that are more prevalent in women, such as Microvascular Angina, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome). Why is this Procedure Personally Vital for You? Female cardiac symptoms are frequently subtle and can be easily misdiagnosed. This pathway is personally vital for you if: You Experience Atypical Symptoms: Women often feel fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, or back pain rather than "crushing" chest pain. This clinic ensures these signs are investigated with a high index of suspicion. You Have Pregnancy-Related Risk Factors: If you have a history of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or preterm birth, your long-term risk for cardiovascular disease is significantly higher and requires proactive stabilization. Hormonal Transitions are Occurring: The decline of estrogen during menopause can lead to changes in cholesterol and arterial stiffness. We provide a stabilization plan to protect your heart during this transition. Autoimmune History is Present: Conditions like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis—which are more common in women—increase vascular inflammation and require specialized cardiac monitoring. The Path to Cardiac Stability and Recovery The goal of the Women''s Heart Clinic is to provide a comprehensive "vulnerability map" of your heart and stabilize your vascular health. This pathway is designed to: Provide Targeted Diagnostic Mapping: We use specialized imaging to look beyond major blockages, focusing on the health of the endothelial lining and the microvascular flow that powers the heart muscle. Ensure Clinical Readiness through Rigorous Screening: To create a complete profile of your cardiovascular safety, we require a full medical history (including obstetric and gynecological history), diagnostic X-rays (specifically a chest X-ray to assess heart and lung interaction), and comprehensive blood tests (including Lipid profiles, HbA1c, high-sensitivity CRP for inflammation, and thyroid function). A Focused Recovery and Stabilization Window: When starting new gender-specific treatments—such as microvascular therapy or hormonal-cardiac stabilization—the body needs time to adapt. We focus on a 2–3 week recovery and stabilization period. This window is essential for your blood pressure to reach a new baseline, for medications to stabilize your vascular tone, and for our medical board to confirm your heart is perfectly protected before you return to a high-demand lifestyle. All details are subject to doctor evaluation for the final treatment plan.