A time was had!
A big thank you to everyone who showed up & showed out at the inaugural #AfricanWomensHeartHealthSymposium Your contributions made the day one to remember.
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Women's cardiovascular disease remains under-recognised, underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Yesterday's inaugural African Women's Heart Health Symposium brought science, clinical expertise and advocacy together around a shared commitment to change.
The symposium ended. The work continues.
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A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting the inaugural African Women’s Heart Health Symposium.
Your support helped make this gathering possible and contributed to advancing conversations on women’s cardiovascular health in Kenya
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The Nairobi Declaration marks a key moment in the partnership between the Kenya Cardiac Society (#KCS) and #APOG-Kenya, setting out five commitments to guide joint efforts towards better cardiovascular health for women. #WomensHeartHealth #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
In this panel discussion, Dr. Ngunga, Prof. Jowi, Dr. Kohe, Dr. Jackie Kitulu, Hon. Sarah Le Korer, Rosemary Ireri, Lilian Muli discuss rheumatic heart disease &the need to improve standards of care.
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Dr. Hussein Bagha explores sex-specific cardiorenal risks across a woman’s life course, highlighting the close relationship between kidney &cardiovascular health. #WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
Dr. Okech discusses adiposity &the cardiorenal-metabolic (CKM) health continuum, reminding delegates that these conditions are interconnected.
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In the #cardiometabolic & #cardiorenal session, Dr. Acharya explores the female life course, from the effects of oestrogen on metabolic health to the increased risks that can emerge during #menopause.
Her central message: a life-course disease needs a life-course approach.
Dr. Kipchumba discusses rheumatic &congenital heart disease in the pre-pregnancy &postpartum periods, stressing the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach
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Prof Jowi, presents on congenital heart diseases, covering acyanotic conditions, complex and cyanotic heart disease, and treatment options. #WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
Dr. Barasa takes the delegates through #peripartum #cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart around the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery. Recognising it early and ensuring timely assessment and care are essential
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In the cardio-obstetrics session, Dr. Barbra introduces the "Pregnancy Heart Team" which brings together specialists to support women with intermediate- or high-risk hypertension during pregnancy #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
Cancer treatment can save lives, but protecting the heart needs to be part of the plan from the beginning.
Dr. Kiarie &Dr. Kimeu discuss the importance of cardio-oncology &why cardiovascular risk assessment &prevention should begin before cancer therapy starts.
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SCAD calls for careful, individualised management
Dr. Ngunga discusses (SCAD), including recommendations for mild to moderate physical activity & delicate decisions involved in management, including PCI
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Angina management starts with understanding what is causing it.
Dr. Mumbua introduces the CorMicA study & the WARRIOR trial, a randomised controlled study. Her message: treat the mechanism &address the risk factors. #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
A case, different perspectives, and a room full of ideas.
During “The Monday Morning Case,” Dr. Bosire, Dr. Kohe, Dr. Nicola &Dr. Mohammed share their perspectives on the case, with delegates joining the discussion. #WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomen
During the 2nd panel discussion, Dr. Bosire, highlights the need to strengthen pre-menopausal care, address gaps in evidence on cardiovascular outcomes, &develop policies that make quality care &treatment more accessible &affordable in Kenya.
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Dr. Wendo, highlights the opportunity #OBGYNS have to identify emerging health risks among women of #reproductive age.
Routine visits, also create opportunities to check BP where appropriate, identify women who need further assessment, & refer them for specialised care.
