Despite growing awareness, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women—and traditional prevention models often overlook sex-specific risk factors. In this evidence-based session, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum will explore the evolving science of precision prevention in women’s cardiovascular care. She’ll review novel risk markers, hormonal influences, and advanced screening tools that can help clinicians more accurately assess risk and deliver personalized prevention strategies that address the unique cardiovascular needs of women across the lifespan.
Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, FACC, FAHA, is a globally recognized leader in preventive cardiology, dedicated to transforming women’s heart health. She is an attending cardiologist, specializing in prevention in private practice in New York City. As the CEO and founder of Adesso, Dr. Steinbaum empowers women worldwide to achieve optimal cardiovascular health. Adesso is a cutting-edge technology platform revolutionizing risk identification and disease prevention that allows primary care providers and their patients to follow our proven treatment strategies for risk assessment and overall well-being.
Previously, she spearheaded groundbreaking women’s heart health and prevention programs at three hospitals in New York City. A passionate advocate for women's heart health, Dr. Steinbaum has been a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign for over 20 years, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.
She is the author of the acclaimed Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, Dr. Steinbaum’s work has earned her recognition as a New York Times Super Doctor, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors. Frequently featured on television, media, and on scientific advisory boards, Dr. Steinbaum is reshaping the future of women’s heart health.
Dr. Steinbaum’s approach to a heart-centered life focuses on the whole woman and the lifestyle issues beyond the numbers. Dr. Suzanne’s explanation for life balance, success, healing, and ultimate happiness is simply described as “living from the heart," and now, through the use of technology with Adesso, is enabling access, equity and cutting-edge care for all women.