INSIGHTS Public Lecture: Breaking down the barriers in the treatment of cardiovascular disease by Professor Vijay Kunadian
Professor Vijay Kunadian, Â鶹´«Ã½
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Chaired by Professor Andrew Blamire
Cardiovascular disease, in particular coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide, with more than 50% of heart attacks occurring in patients aged 70 or older. It is the leading cause of death in women, and yet, women are under-diagnosed, under-treated and under-represented in cardiovascular research. The care and well-being of older high-risk adults with heart disease has led to a number of initiatives to address the disparity in care women receive.
Biography
Professor Kunadian is a Professor of Interventional Cardiology holding a Personal Chair at Â鶹´«Ã½ and Honorary Academic Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Freeman Hospital, Â鶹´«Ã½ upon Tyne, UK. Professor Kunadian completed all her cardiology and interventional cardiology training in the North East of England. She undertook an international academic fellowship in cardiology at the TIMI/PERFUSE Study group, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston MA. Professor Kunadian has an international reputation in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular research, making her a sought-after and respected speaker at prominent national and international meetings. She has championed diversity in her specialty as a role model; only 5% of interventional cardiologist are female in the UK, <1% are clinical academics/researchers and only female interventional cardiologist holding a University Personal Chair. She is recipient of the UK Department of Health National Clinical Excellence Bronze Award.
