Scripps 5th Annual Scripps Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium 2025

February 22, 2025 San Diego Marriott • La Jolla, California
Conference Overview
The Scripps Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium is designed to increase competence regarding the recognition and management of cardiovascular disease in women. The symposium will explore new and emerging risk factors for women’s heart disease while highlighting areas of discrepancy in care management related to gender. Expert faculty will cover a wide range of topics including the diagnosis, management, and state-of-the-art treatment for women afflicted with heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies. The goal of the activity is to improve outcomes for women with cardiovascular disease and arrhythmias as well as provide educational interventions for both primary and secondary prevention.
Educational Objectives
After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:
• Discuss cardiovascular disease conditions and risk factors which are more common and/or unique to women.
• Identify the varied and atypical presentation of heart disease and arrhythmia in women.
• Analyze the underutilization of guidelinerecommended medical and device therapies in women compared to men.
• Assess the cardiovascular risk reduction benefits of newer lipid lowering agents and obesity medications.
• Examine the work up and management of CHF in and the unique risks associated with women.
• Summarize the effects on menopause on cardiovascular risk and the role of hormone replacement therapy.
• Describe management of common cardiovascular conditions in high-risk pregnancies.
• Recognize microvascular disease and endothelial dysfunction as a cause of heart disease and angina in women.
• Recognize the unique cardio-oncologic challenges in breast cancer management and survivors.
The Scripps 5th Annual Arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathy in Women Symposium 2025 is best for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, internists, fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals who want to improve recognition and management of cardiovascular disease in women, with a focus on arrhythmias, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies.
Who Should Attend

Cardiologists and electrophysiologists managing arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies in female patients.
Internists and primary care physicians who need to recognize gender‑specific cardiovascular risk factors.
Fellows and residents in cardiology preparing for board exams or subspecialty training.
Nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in cardiology or women’s health.
Researchers and academics studying sex differences in cardiovascular disease.

What You’ll Learn

Gender‑specific risk factors and discrepancies in care for women with cardiovascular disease.
Diagnosis and management strategies for arrhythmias, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies in women.
State‑of‑the‑art treatments and emerging therapies tailored to female patients.
Case‑based discussions highlighting clinical challenges unique to women.
Updates on disparities in outcomes and care delivery between men and women.

 
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

6:45 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & View Exhibits
7:55 a.m. Welcome & Educational Overview
8 a.m. Arrhythmia & Palpitations in Women Poulina Uddin, MD
8:30 a.m. Congestive Heart Failure in Women Michelle Kittleson, MD
9 a.m. Cardiometabolic Health in Women Martha Gulati, MD
9:30 a.m. Break & View Exhibits
10 a.m. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Esther S.H. Kim, MD
10:30 a.m. Finding an Answer for ANOCA & Minoca: This is the Way! Matthew Price, MD
11 a.m. Sex, Strokes, and Afib Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD
11:30 a.m. Q&A/Panel Discussion Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Gender Disparities in ICD & Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy John Rogers, MD
1:30 p.m. Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and the Heart Cynthia Stuenkel, MD
2 p.m. Takotsubo & Vasospasm Namee Kim, MD
2:30 p.m. Break & View Exhibits
3 p.m. Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Cardio‐Obstetrics Arij Faksh, DO & Poulina Uddin, MD
3:30 p.m. Breast Cancer and Cardiomyopathy Rajeev Mohan, MD
4 p.m. Lipid and HTN Management: A Practical Guide Christina Adams, MD
4:30 p.m. Case Presentations: Lipids & Cardio-Obstetrics Kevin Kilmurray, PA & Eson Ekpo, MD
5 p.m. Adjourn