This course aims to educate learners about heart issues specific to women, covering topics such as causes of heart problems, menopausal hormone therapy, and lifestyle tips. The course teaches about mortality from heart attacks, coronary spasms, takotsubo syndrome, angina, endothelial dysfunction, and more. The teaching method includes lectures on various heart conditions, risk factors, prevention strategies, diagnosis, and medical therapies. The course is intended for individuals interested in women's heart health, including healthcare professionals, women looking to learn more about heart issues, and those involved in women's health advocacy.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Our Team
Mortality from Heart Attack
What a heart attack looks like
Coronary Spasm
Coronary Dissection
Tako-tsubo ( broken heart syndrome)
Angina from plaque build-up
Endothelial Dysfunction
Microvascular Dysfunction
Myocardial Bridging
Summary
Definition
HF is a Growing Problem
Heart Failure Prognosis
Risk Factors for Heart Failure
How can I avoid getting Heart Failure?
Diagnosis
Types of Heart Failure
Stages of Heart Failure
Hospitalized patients with HFPEF
Medical Therapies
Exercise Training
Resources
Typical patient
Background
WHI trial results
WHAT conditions treated by MHT?
Common menopausal symptoms
Preventing osteoporosis
WHO shouldn't use MHT?
Vasomotor symptoms after MHT
The timing hypothesis
Younger postmenopausal women
HOW should MHT be used?
Non-estrogen therapies
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Bioidenticals
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
