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Microvascular Disease in Women - Odayme Quesada, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FESC

Microvascular dysfunction is a leading—and often underrecognized—cause of ischemic heart disease in women. In this clinically focused session, Dr. Odayme Quesada will explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of coronary microvascular disease (CMD) in female patients. She’ll highlight sex-specific presentations, diagnostic tools beyond traditional angiography, and evidence-based strategies for treatment and risk reduction. Attendees will gain actionable insights to improve cardiovascular outcomes for women with INOCA and related syndromes.

Odayme Quesada, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FESC, is a board-certified cardiologist and Medical Director of The Women’s Heart Center at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. A nationally recognized expert in women’s cardiovascular health, she focuses on heart disease in women, including INOCA, MINOCA, coronary microvascular dysfunction, and cardiovascular risk across the lifespan. With dual training in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiovascular imaging, Dr. Quesada integrates research and clinical innovation to advance sex-specific prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in women.

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