Drs. Christina Adams, Poulina Uddin and Namee Kim, Cardiology, Scripps Clinic
Expert heart care for women, by women
The Scripps Women’s Heart Center brings together women’s heart disease specialists and the most advanced technology in San Diego. Scripps is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among America's Best Hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women
Women have unique heart health risks and often experience heart disease differently than men — from symptoms to underlying causes and treatment needs.
• Women tend to have subtler symptoms that can begin up to a month before a heart attack.
• Nearly half of women who experience a heart attack do not have the typical symptoms more common in men, such as pain radiating down the left arm.
• In fact, 64 percent of women who die suddenly from heart disease report no prior symptoms.
From the size and structure of the heart to the causes of disease and recommended treatments, women’s heart care needs differ significantly from men’s.
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We understand the female heart
We understand the female heart
Our female cardiologists specialize in women’s heart health at every stage of life, recognizing the unique symptoms, risk factors, and life transitions that can affect cardiovascular well-being. Our physicians are experts in cardiology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, bringing a unique and holistic approach to women's heart care that includes mind, body and spirit.
With advanced training and a compassionate, personalized approach, our team is dedicated to delivering expert prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to deliver care that puts women at the center.