Women’s Heart Health Program

Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, outpacing all forms of cancer combined. Our mission is to beat the odds.

HER Heart empowers women to take charge of their heart health. Through awareness, education, and focused care, we eliminate misconceptions surrounding women’s cardiovascular health and enhance the health — and lives — of countless women.

Did you know?

• Over 60 million women in the US are currently living with some form of heart disease
• 90% of women have at least one cardiac risk factor
• Only 56% of women recognize heart disease as their biggest health threat

Our goal is to change the narrative by empowering women to live and love — stronger.

For Women. By Women.

From one-on-one appointments with a female cardiologist in a clean and nurturing care environment to hassle-free scheduling and virtual appointments – every aspect of our program is designed to make heart health convenient and comforting for women.

With HER Heart, you can:

• Identify your individual risk factors
• Recognize the unique symptoms of heart disease
• Schedule regular preventive screenings
• Access advanced diagnostic testing and treatment

Women-Specific Risk Factors

Some risk factors for heart disease in women, like age, gender, and family history, are unavoidable, but many can be modified through a proactive approach. HER Heart aims to educate women on these risks so they can make informed choices.

While high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle are heart disease risk factors for all people, new and emerging research is shedding light on risk factors that are specific to women. These include:

• Past Pregnancy Complications: Pregnancy puts extra stress on the heart, which can reveal or cause heart problems. Black and Native American women face higher risks of these complications.
• Menopause: Menopause increases the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and changes in cholesterol levels. Early menopause (before age 45) is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
• Breast Cancer Treatments: Some cancer treatments can increase the risk of coronary artery disease. Women with breast cancer or survivors should consult a cardiologist specializing in treatment-related heart issues.
• Autoimmune Diseases: Women are more prone to autoimmune diseases, which are linked to higher cardiovascular risk. To protect their heart health, those with autoimmune diseases should see a cardiologist with expertise in these conditions.

The Differences in Women’s and Men’s Heart Disease Symptoms

Women may also experience heart disease differently because their symptoms may be more subtle or less immediately recognizable as heart-related.

While the classic symptoms of heart attacks, such as chest pain and left arm pain, are widely recognized, many women may experience different, more subtle signs that can easily go unnoticed. These include:

• Fatigue or overwhelming exhaustion
• Nausea or indigestion
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Heart palpitations
• Shortness of breath

Meet Our Women’s Heart Specialists at Our South Miami Locations

Abbe Rosenbaum, MD, MPH, FACC

Dr. Abbe Rosenbaum earned her medical doctorate at the Universidad Javeriana. She completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Cincinnati and has a master’s in Public Health from Harvard.

Ana Victoria Soto-Quintela, MD, FACC, FASE

Dr. Ana Victoria Soto-Quintela attended Johns Hopkins and earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Columbia and a fellowship at Mount Sinai.

Kristen Burton, MD, FACC

Dr. Kristen Burton earned her undergraduate degree and medical doctorate at the University of Miami. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at USC Medical Center. Dr. Burton also went on to complete her 3- year fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at USC Medical Center in 2021 where she served as Chief Fellow for the program.

Lauren Frost, MD, FACC

Dr. Lauren Frost attended Duke University and received her medical doctorate at the University of Miami. She trained in Internal Medicine at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and completed her fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Take the First Step Toward Better Heart Health

Ready to take charge of your heart health? Get started with HER Heart. For appointments or questions, call (786)-565-3511 or click below to contact us.