Angina and acute coronary syndrome

This talk provides an overview on the complexity of angina and coronary artery disease, with a focus on gender differences alongside the diagnostic and management strategies for patients. 

Dr Abtehale Al-Hussaini delves into the topic of cardiovascular disease in women and shares insights for the careful consideration and management of symptoms in this patient group in the primary care setting.  

• Diagnosis of angina and coronary artery disease in the primary care setting.  
• Gender differences in symptoms, presentation, and management. 
• An overview of the treatment of angina.  
• Understanding when to refer patients to secondary care.

Dr Abtehale Al-Hussaini is a consultant general and interventional cardiologist. She subspecialises in women and heart disease and runs one of the only specialist SCAD clinics in the UK. As an interventionist, she performs complex PCI cases and supports a busy primary PCI service. She has also set up the only combined cardiology-HIV clinic in London, 

Learn more about Dr Al-Hussaini, her clinical interests, research, and teaching experience.