Women’s cardiovascular health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people assigned female at birth (AFAB). This population often experiences heart disease differently than people assigned male at birth, making their symptoms more likely to be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Life transitions, such as pregnancy and menopause, can also impact heart health. At Penn Medicine, we understand that you have unique needs.

Our program offers:

• Heart specialists: Our cardiologists are specialty trained to provide expert care for people assigned female at birth.
• Advanced treatments: We diagnose and treat a wide range of heart conditions, from simple to complex.
• Life stage care: We address important life transitions, including pregnancy and menopause, to support your heart health at every stage.

We believe you should be empowered to achieve the best heart health possible. We work closely with you and other providers to make that happen. Our cardiologists partner with other Penn Medicine heart and vascular specialists to provide access to the most advanced treatments and research studies. We also collaborate with providers throughout the health system including primary care, obstetrics and maternity, and behavioral health to provide coordinated, integrated care.

Who we treat: Empowering women at every stage

We treat people assigned female at birth of all ages who have or are at risk for heart disease. We’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that will help you be your healthiest self.

Pregnancy and Heart Disease Program 

A heart condition during pregnancy requires focused, specialized care. Our Pregnancy and Heart Disease Program brings together experts in high-risk pregnancies and women’s heart health. Here we focus on people with heart disease who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, or postpartum who may be at risk for developing heart disease later in life.

You’ll see a high-risk pregnancy doctor and a cardiologist who specializes in women’s cardiovascular health during the same appointment. These experts work together to manage heart conditions before, during, and after pregnancy.