We Want Women to Know They Truly Matter

-Dr. Roxanna Mehran, MD

include educating health care providers and patients on early detection tactics to prevent heart disease in women, scaling up heart health programs in highly populated and underdeveloped regions, and prioritizing sex-specific research on heart disease in women.

Roxana Mehran, MD Professor, Medicine (Cardiology), and Population Health Science and Policy Director of the Women’s Heart and Vascular Center at Mount Sinai Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials

Despite being responsible for causing 35 percent of deaths in women each year, cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women remains understudied, under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated.

With colleagues within Mount Sinai and around the world, we have long been working to address these inequities. In 2021, I proudly collaborated with 17 experts from 11 countries on the Lancet Women and Cardiovascular Disease Commission, producing the first-ever global report on CVD in women. The allfemale-led commission outlined 10 ambitious recommendations to tackle inequalities by targeting diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies to reduce CVD in women. These

These ideas will be further explored during a half-day symposium on Friday, February 17, at the InterContinental Barclay in New York City, featuring field-leading experts in cardiovascular care and research. The event will be held in conjunction with our nonprofit organization, Women as One, as part of its flagship conference, RISE, which supports the professional growth of women in medicine—a relevant combination of events in February, now known as Heart Month.

Women supporting women is essential, among physicians but also across provider and patient lines. Women trust each other, and we must find ways to capitalize on this trust for the betterment of patient care and their workplace environments.

Support for women in cardiology is integral to our work at Mount Sinai Heart, where we are launching a multispecialty Women’s Heart and Vascular Center, with clinics specifically designed to screen, assess and educate women about their level of individual risk for cardiovascular disease. This will be done through a cross-disciplinary team of cardiologists, subspecialists and researchers with expertise in women’s heart health. The goal is to assure that no stone is left unturned and that care providers are informed of their patients’ needs throughout their entire experience at Mount Sinai.

Women tend to be stereotyped into certain categories of health problems, such as anxiety or hormonal changes, and physicians miss the fact that what they really have is heart disease. For example, symptoms such as angina and chest pain in women may be misdiagnosed as anxiety or other psychosomatic disorders. Strategies are urgently needed to tackle such inequities in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart disease in women.

Another goal of the Mount Sinai Women’s Heart and Vascular Center and across my collaborative work is to ensure women have a greater presence in cardiovascular research. Women are historically underrepresented in cardiology at large and disproportionately so in the world of clinical research. With fewer women in research, fewer women enroll in clinical studies, leading to a lack of evidence for what treatments are actually effective for women patients. Many research organizations now recognize this as an opportunity but struggle with how to bring more women into the research fold.

We want women to know they truly matter. We also want to bring realistic solutions to the forefront. The work we are doing through Mount Sinai and our partnership initiatives around the world speak to this. We know we can make a difference.

To learn more about Mount Sinai Heart visit mountsinai.org/care/heart

To learn more about the Lancet Women and Cardiovascular Disease Commission visit womencvdcommission.org

To learn more about Women as One visit womenasone.org

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BY NORAH BRADFORD

It was once said that every story written is one of seven basic plots. In thinking about refining the many travel possibilities for the year ahead, here are seven great travel destinations with classic plot lines of their own.

On the Beach: La Samanna

Think winter sunshine on a golden beach with Caribbean waters and French Riviera style. The Resort Hotel is comprised of secluded pool villas and cottages as well as some central hotel suites overlooking a bay. The LaPlaj restaurant is the perfect spot to indulge in a relaxing lunch while taking in the scenery and in the evening, it transforms into La Spiaggia offering a distinctive Italian menu. The L’Oursin restaurant offers elevated French bistronomic fare by acclaimed two Michelin-star Chef, Marcel Ravin.”

Saint Martin, French West Indies belmond.com

Back to Nature: Chatwal Lodge

Head to the Catskill mountains for that five-star rustic experience on an 18,000-acre private reserve. Peace, quiet and getting back to nature define the experience at the Lodge – which has only 11 rooms, each of which has been exquisitely designed, paying homage to the great Camps built during the gilded age. The main restaurant, The Rustic Grill is headed by Chef Jesse Kloskey providing guests a hyper-seasonal menu which is constantly adjusted to make the most of in-season ingredients.

White Lake, NY thechatwallodge.com

By the Bay: Four Seasons San Francisco

A city break in one of the most romantic of cities requires a place to stay that lives up to the promise of the city. The Four Seasons San Francisco is situated in the heart of the city with some of its key attractions such as the waterfront and the tram cars being a short walk away. The reputation of San Francisco as the gastronomic capital of the West Coast remains undiminished, and although there are many great options, the hotel restaurant MKT holds its own as a dining destination with windows offering a constant reminder of the beauty of the distinctive cityscape.

San Francisco, California fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco

Grace and Favor: The Relais Henley Hotel International Hotel Designer Grace Leo has created her first Relais Retreats Property, The Relais Henley Hotel, in Henley-on-Thames (known for its annual Royal Regatta). A renovation of the Red Lion Hotel (which dates back to the sixteenth century), the Relais Henley builds on an illustrious history, counting among its guests King Charles I, the first Duke of Marlborough and King George III. Dining at the Relais Henley is in The Clipper Restaurant whose menu is designed by Chef Antoinne of Mosimann’s of London.

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom therelaisretreats.com/henley

The Grand Dame: Corinthia, London London is renowned for its hotels which trip off the tongue in any travel conversation about a visit to the capital. Amongst these establishments, The Corinthia remains the knowing choice of the cognoscenti. Located close to Trafalgar Square off the Embankment, the hotel has lived a varied life, at one time a defense establishment which was home to the military and intelligence agencies. Today the Corinthia is home to Michelin Chef Tom Kerridge’s Kerridge’s Bar & Grill and Chef Andre Garrett’s The Northall. The new Velvet Champagne Bar and afternoon tea in the Crystal Moon lounge round out the comprehensive food and beverage options. Espa Life at the Corinthia brings a Daniel Galvin Hair Salon and Spa onto the property making the Corinthia the London home you yearn for.

Whitehall Place, London corinthia.com/london

Asian Original: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

See one of Asia’s most unique cities blending east and west at the first and arguably best Mandarin Oriental in the World. The writings of James Clavell seem to come to life and the flagship hotel has views of Victoria Bay and the Hong Kong skyline, as well as nine restaurants and bars, two of which are Michelin rated. The breakfast at this hotel blends East and West and is quite possibly the finest offered in the region. A spa, hair salon and barber shop round out the qualities which make this property the ideal base from which to explore this vibrant city.

Central Hong Kong, mandarinoriental.com

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The English Aboard: The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Although many time zones away from London, the culture has made the journey intact to Los Angeles, bringing an approach to guest service from its sister properties Claridges, the Connaught and Berkeley hotels in London. Located next to Rodeo Drive, the Terrace is their outdoor restaurant with views overlooking Beverly Canon Gardens. Tables situated amongst the garden around the fountains transport you away from the busy streets of LA to a European sanctuary.

Beverly Hills, California maybournebeverlyhills.com