Physician Scientist @NMCardioVasc | Magerstadt Professor of CV EPI | Deputy Executive Editor @CircAHA | #CVH for all | Tweets are my own | She/Hers
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With so much gratitude to this amazing interdisciplinary Science Advisory Group to develop and launch this new Compendium as a 3-part series in @CircAHA on behalf of @AmerAcadPeds @acog @MySMFM to improve CV health in all girls and women everywhere and across their life course
For the first time, @American_Heart, @AmerAcadPeds, @acog, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have come together to release shared guidance to help clinicians identify cardiovascular risk early and take action.
The landmark three-part publication series highlights how female-specific biology affects girls’ and women’s hearts and creates a “Female Life Stage” framework to help protect heart health from puberty through menopause and beyond.
The Female Life Stage framework is based on female biology and offers windows of opportunity to prevent heart disease and stroke and manage future disease risk.
Each life stage is defined by a change in hormones that is uniquely experienced by girls and women, with pregnancy identified as an event affecting cardiovascular health that may occur at any or multiple life stages:
➡️ Stage 1 perimenarche - This stage represents the transition after the first menstrual period. Approximate age range is 8 – 15 years.
➡️ Stage 2 ovarian cycling - Regular ovulatory and hormone cycles are established and when pregnancy may occur. Approximate age range is 15 – 44 years.
➡️ Stage 3 perimenopause - This stage represents the transition to variable cycle length, skipped cycles and hormone changes. Approximate age range is 45-51 years.
➡️ Stage 4 postmenopause – This stage represents the years that begin after menopause or 12 months after the final menstrual period. Approximate age is 51 years and older.
➡️ Pregnancy, in any life stage – the time before, during and after pregnancy is highlighted as a biological “stress test” that can identify cardiovascular risks that may have been previously unrecognized.
✍🏼 @heartDocSadiya
📷 The Female Life Stage framework for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in girls and women
professional.heart.org/en/sc…
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US Veterans make up more than 5% of the US adult population. Compared with the general US population, Veterans are older, have more comorbidities, and face unique structural barriers, including high rates of rural location and less internet access. With time, the makeup of Veterans is becoming increasingly diverse in race, ethnicity, age, gender, and military exposure history.
Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Administration (VA) have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and sleep disorders compared to the general population. Data from the Million Veteran Program show that fewer than 5% of Veterans achieve optimal cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 domains, which in turn has been associated with reduced life expectancy.
✍🏼 @yuanneal @AIDALMARZOOQ @wccushman @jenmartinsleeps @Lisa_Jackson_MD
📷 Meeting the cardiovascular health promotion needs of US veterans: challenges and responses.
professional.heart.org/en/sc…
ALT A journal article titled "Cardiovascular Health Promotion for US Veterans: Current State, Gaps, and Strategies: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association" published in Circulation. The document includes a list of authors and affiliations, followed by an abstract summarizing the statement's focus on cardiovascular health, disparities, and strategies for US veterans. The article emphasizes the importance of holistic health approaches and support from the Veterans Health Administration.
ALT This image is an infographic titled "Cardiovascular Health Promotion Goals (Life’s Essential 8)." It features various icons representing different health goals, such as healthy eating, physical activity, and managing blood pressure. Below, it addresses challenges in veteran populations, including service-related exposures and high rates of chronic disease. It also lists VA initiatives like rural care initiatives and comprehensive women's health care. The layout is structured in three blocks with colorful icons and text.
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As #ScientificSessions26 comes to a close, we celebrate the science, innovation and collaboration that continue to shape the future of cardiovascular and brain health.
Now, we look ahead to a historic milestone.
Join us in Boston for the 100th Scientific Sessions, Nov. 5-8, 2027.
@HeartDocSadiya @bnallamo
#ScientificSessions27
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Science is reshaping how we detect, treat, and prevent disease.
This morning, DCRI's @SvatiShah explored how advances in genomics, digital health, and cardiac regeneration could transform the patient journey and the future of cardiovascular care. #ScientificSessions26
ALT A speaker presents at an American Heart Association Scientific Sessions podium beside a slide titled “Reversing Cardiovascular Aging.” The slide highlights research on vascular niches in cardiac aging and includes a diagram comparing younger and older cardiovascular phenotypes and potential interventions. A red banner along the bottom displays Duke Clinical Research Institute, American Heart Association and Scientific Sessions branding, with the dates Nov. 6-9, 2026, and Chicago, Illinois.
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Our Journals work together to rigorously and rapidly review essential research for simultaneous publication during #ScientificSessions26
The result? Nearly 44 peer-reviewed studies published across 4 journals.
Check out the latest at ahajournals.org/AHASessions
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Andrew L. Owen, PhD, presents “High-Potency Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use Before and During Pregnancy” at #AHA26.
@AHAScience #ScientificSessions26
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Have you seen the new guidance?
The @American_Heart, @AmerAcadPeds, @acog, and @MySMFM developed a framework to support women’s #HeartHealth at four core stages of her life, enabling more female-specific #CardiovascularHealth care: heart.org/en/news/2026/10/26…
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Do not miss our Global Women exchange happening now @AHA26 @AHAScience @AHAMeetings @SIAC_cardio @IAHFnews @MountSinaiHeart @worldheartfed @ACCinTouch
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🎥@GoHealio spoke with @emilyswlau of @MassGenBrigham about @American_Heart's recent move to redefine care of women's heart health throughout their life-stages.
Stay tuned to hear more form Dr. Lau, as well as other updates from #ScientificSessions26!
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PREVENT-HF validated in 1.99M US Veterans: excellent prediction of 10-year #HeartFailure risk. Results support broader implementation while highlighting room to improve performance in key subgroups. #ScientificSessions26 @AHAScience
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I loved the theme of today's #CKM session at #AHA26
⭐️ Common risk = Shared responsibility ⭐️
CKM syndrome in some ways is a distillation of #obesity and its multiple components, explicitly calling out all parties involved, and inviting all of us specialists to engage in whole-person care
Check out this high-yield slide with the PREVENT-CVD risk thresholds
#ScientificSessions26 @AHAScience @ChiadiNdumele @HeartDocSadiya
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Stop by the CKM Learning Lab- also a CKM passport stop in the exhibit hall at #ScientificSessions26
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Please see below and sign up.
This is in the exhibit hall in between learning Studios, four and five
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If you haven't been noticing, #CKM is on the top of things we should be thinking about as a paradigm of Best Practice CV care! Please sign up to practice CKM staging, PREVENT risk communication, and CKM therapy discussions at #ScientificSessions26 form.jotform.com/26245699570…
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To all our women and men around the world! Join us tomorrow as we discuss how can we learn and provide the best care for women everywhere @ AHA26 @SIAC_cardio @American_Heart @American_Heart @IAHFnews @worldheartfed
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Another great session on women’s #HeartHealth & while missed some of it due to clash of sessions, it was a real delight to see Prof @kovacic_jason fellow 🇦🇺 on the Panel with Prof Moran @ASPCardio President & other ⭐️⭐️Panelists 👏👏
Congratulations @HeartDocSadiya & team👏
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Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc, presents “Defining a Novel Ages and Stages Framework to Optimize Cardiovascular Health for Girls and Women” during “The Ups and Downs of Sex Hormones: Critical Windows for Cardiovascular Health in Girls and Women” at #AHA26.
@AHAScience #ScientificSessions26
One of the best sessions and so amazing to celebrate @SvatiShah who provides the best branches to all of us who are so lucky to call her a mentor, sponsor, and friend. A joy to celebrate her with such good friends @manesh_patelMD @emilyswlau @Drroxmehran @Bweber04 #ScientificSessions26
Looking forward to seeing everyone at #AHA2026. If you have not yet registered for the WIC Networking Luncheon, please email Jon Pagtakhan at [email protected] to reserve your spot. The luncheon will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place ((Ballroom A); a map is attached for reference. @JonPHeart @Bweber04 @MonSangh @rblument1 @WendyPost9 @emilyswlau @DrMarthaGulati @mmamas1973 @HeartDocSadiya @SvatiShah @JamalRanaMD @IdoAviviMD @hsbhatia @dranulala @KTamirisaMD @payalkohlimd @Pooh_Velagapudi @SvatiShah
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Happening now - S401 A-C
Ups and Downs of Sex Hormones- Critical Windows for CVH in Girls and Women
#ScientificSessions26
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This afternoon at #ScientificSessions2026: the EHJ-Circulation session, The Year 2026 in Cardiovascular Medicine. I'm moderating, with @kejoynt and @HeartDocSadiya presenting.
Sat, Nov 7 | 1:30 PM CT | Room N137
Full Details: ahajournals.org/AHASessions
@CircAHA @AHAScience
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#AHA26 Distinguished Scientist Award
Dr. Arany @PennMedicine
Dr. Bruneau @UCSF
Dr. Hill @utswheart
Dr. Kitsis
Dr. Moskowitz @MassGenBrigham
Dr. Tuttle @KatherineTuttl8
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