Women’s Cardiology Program

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44% of women in the U.S. live with some form of heart disease. Yet many women delay seeking care for heart symptoms until they've worsened or start to affect their daily lives.

The Women’s Cardiology program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is focused on helping women take time to protect their heart health. Each year our women’s heart specialists treat hundreds of patients with common and rare cardiovascular diseases, helping them live their best lives.

Women’s Cardiology Program Highlights

Advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options
All female providers in our program
Comprehensive heart disease risk assessment
Heart disease prevention and lifestyle counseling
Highly regarded cardiac rehab program

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women nationwide. It also accounts for a third of pregnancy-related maternal deaths. Christy Lair’s story helps demonstrate how pregnancy can reveal or exacerbate heart conditions that may have flown under the radar in susceptible women. Experts at National Jewish Health recommend screening women during and after pregnancy when they are at particularly high risk of developing dangerous heart conditions with the goal of diagnosing these conditions early, leading to more effective treatment.

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Ankie Amos, MD, FACC
Darlene Kim, MD, FACC
Minisha Kochar, MD
Anne Waugaman, MSN, ACNP-BC
Megan Woolard, ANP-BC

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Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health

The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses
Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years
Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS
Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly
Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials
124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders

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Back on Board

Fortunately, in this case, Dunn’s surgery was performed at just the right time. Not only was the procedure a success but, because the condition was caught in the early stages, it was minimally invasive.

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Nationally Recognized Expertise

National Jewish Health is recognized nationally for its expertise in cardiology.

Articles written by our physician-scientists and researchers are regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including many of the most influential publications such as Circulation, Journal of American College of Cardiology, New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.
Our physician-scientists are regularly invited to present at national and international conferences where physicians gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine.

Benefit from the Latest Research

Our physician-scientists and researchers have long been leaders in cardiovascular research ensuring that patients can benefit from the latest advancements. This research includes:

Development of diagnostic tests
New treatments and therapies for symptoms
Studies to improve the quality of life for heart disease patients

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

National Jewish Health offers clinical trials and research studies for patients with heart disease. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you.

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You may be referred by your doctor, or you can request an appointment without a referral to our Women’s Cardiology program.

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Women's Cardiology Program