21 May 2026
Beyond the diagnosis: a qualitative exploration of women’s experiences with cardiovascular disease
With the collaboration of Global Heart Hub
Anchorperson:
V. Kunadian
Spokesperson:
C. Verhage
Summary
This session presents a qualitative exploration of women's experiences with cardiovascular disease, highlighting unique challenges throughout their care pathway from diagnosis to rehabilitation. It shares robust patient experience data and offers recommendations aimed at improving cardiovascular care tailored to women’s specific needs.
Learning Objectives
- To understand women’s experiences with cardiovascular disease from robust qualitative patient experience data
- To learn about unique challenges in their care pathway from diagnosis through to cardiac rehabilitation
- To hear recommendations from the study towards improving patient care for women
