Measuring the Pulse of Women's Health Tech: Where Are The Cardiovascular Solutions?-Measuring The Pulse of Women’s Health Tech

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The panel, titled "Measuring the Pulse of Women's Health Tech: Where Are the Cardiovascular Solutions?" featured experts discussing the current state and future potential in women's health technology, focusing particularly on cardiovascular solutions. Dr. Sana Al-Khatib, a cardiac electrophysiologist, introduced the session and attendees, emphasizing the day's theme.<br /><br />Panelists included Jen Minan from Abbott's vascular business, Shavini Fernando, founder of OxyWear, Nino Isakadze of Johns Hopkins, and Alicia Chong of BlumerTech. They highlighted challenges such as the lack of data on women due to underrepresentation in clinical trials, insufficient female leadership in research, and products developed without input from women.<br /><br />Solutions recommended included promoting women in STEM, ensuring more female leadership in clinical trials, engaging patient advocacy groups, integrating human-centered design, and leveraging digital health technology. They also emphasized the need for diversified data sources and overcoming biases in funding.<br /><br />When reflecting on their career experiences, panelists advised trusting one's voice, persevering through rejections, and advocating for women in leadership roles. Looking ahead, they envisioned a future with better healthcare solutions tailored for women, improved diagnostic accuracy, and increased female representation in research and clinical trials. The session concluded with a call for more awareness, equitable funding, and patient-centered design to drive innovation in women’s cardiovascular health.

Keywords

Women's Health Tech

Cardiovascular Solutions

Clinical Trials

Female Leadership

Human-Centered Design

Digital Health Technology

Diversified Data Sources

Patient Advocacy

STEM Promotion