*Obstetrician/Gynaecologist * Passionate about Women's Health * Widely awed by Newborns * Health Policy * Medical Education* Writer *
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined April 2011
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The moment you take a firm stand for something important, you know you are on the right track when you start to lose friends!
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Dr. Hussein Bagha explores sex-specific cardiorenal risks across a woman’s life course, highlighting the close relationship between kidney &cardiovascular health. #WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
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Dr. Kipchumba discusses rheumatic &congenital heart disease in the pre-pregnancy &postpartum periods, stressing the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
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Women's Heart Health: From Awareness to Action. ❤️
African women remain underrepresented in cardiovascular research, underdiagnosed and undertreated.
On 24 October in Nairobi, we move from evidence to action.
Better science. Equitable care. Healthier generations.
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@kenyacardiacs
@Apog_Kenya
@MOH_Kenya
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Sometimes, the biggest risk is assuming you're not at risk.
Join us on the 24th October to learn more
Register here:
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#InauguralAfricanwomenhearthealth #cardiovasculardiseases #maternalhealth #cardiologist #OBGYNs
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Dr. Kohe highlights practical steps: screen early for conditions such as diabetes, equip healthcare workers to recognise risk factors, strengthen pre-conception clinics & communicate with patients-friendly language #HeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
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Dr. Ngunga points to the need for public awareness of #cardiovascular risks, alongside the work health professionals are doing. Raises concerns about #environmentaltoxins, resources needed to address chronic conditions, & policies required to support #research and innovation.
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Dr. Wagana M. shares guidance for healthcare workers on CVD in women, highlighting gender considerations, importance of screening for (ASCVD) &how risk changes as women grow older.
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
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Dr. Wendo, highlights the opportunity #OBGYNS have to identify emerging health risks among women of #reproductive age.
Routine visits, also create opportunities to check BP where appropriate, identify women who need further assessment, & refer them for specialised care.
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During the 2nd panel discussion, Dr. Bosire, highlights the need to strengthen pre-menopausal care, address gaps in evidence on cardiovascular outcomes, &develop policies that make quality care &treatment more accessible &affordable in Kenya.
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya
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Angina management starts with understanding what is causing it.
Dr. Mumbua introduces the CorMicA study & the WARRIOR trial, a randomised controlled study. Her message: treat the mechanism &address the risk factors. #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealth
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Cancer treatment can save lives, but protecting the heart needs to be part of the plan from the beginning.
Dr. Kiarie &Dr. Kimeu discuss the importance of cardio-oncology &why cardiovascular risk assessment &prevention should begin before cancer therapy starts.
#KCS #APOGKenya
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In the cardio-obstetrics session, Dr. Barbra introduces the "Pregnancy Heart Team" which brings together specialists to support women with intermediate- or high-risk hypertension during pregnancy #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
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Dr. Barasa takes the delegates through #peripartum #cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart around the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery. Recognising it early and ensuring timely assessment and care are essential
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya
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Pregnancy is not just nine months. It is a cardiovascular health story that spans a woman’s lifetime.
Dr. Bosire compares a woman’s journey to an F1 race, navigating different challenges through adolescence, pregnancy &menopause. #KCS #APOGKenya #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
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Dr. Dorcus Muchiri explores the links between declining #oestrogen, vascular function, weight changes & insulin resistance during menopause.
“The goal is appropriate prescribing, not maximal prescribing,” & Kenya needs its own data to guide care that reflects the women we treat.
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A case, different perspectives, and a room full of ideas.
During “The Monday Morning Case,” Dr. Bosire, Dr. Kohe, Dr. Nicola &Dr. Mohammed share their perspectives on the case, with delegates joining the discussion. #WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomen
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SCAD calls for careful, individualised management
Dr. Ngunga discusses (SCAD), including recommendations for mild to moderate physical activity & delicate decisions involved in management, including PCI
#KCS #APOGKenya #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
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Pregnancy can reveal health risks that deserve attention long after delivery. Dr. Muteshi challenges healthcare teams to look beyond collecting routine data. How can that information identify women who need early intervention & follow-up?
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya
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Dr. Yubrine Moraa highlights an important gap: while women receive treatment for menopausal symptoms, #cardiovascular prevention can be overlooked. She also discusses migraines as a factor relevant to cardiovascular risk assessment in women.
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya
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Dr. Ahai Luvai highlights how atherosclerosis can begin at a young age. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol &high fasting blood glucose are among risk factors that can contribute to CVD.
#WomensHeartHealth #KCS #APOGKenya #maternalHealth #Africanwomenshearthealthsymposium
