E53: The Heart of Motherhood: Women's Cardiovascular Wellness After Pregnancy with Dr. Daniela Crousillat

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week I am joined by Dr. Daniela Crousillat to discuss critical aspects of women's cardiovascular health during and after pregnancy. The conversation covers challenges in postpartum care, the role of primary care doctors, and innovative solutions like telehealth. They emphasize the importance of awareness, early intervention, and collaborative community efforts to prevent cardiovascular risks. The hosts also share insights into a recent campaign addressing maternal mortality. The episode encourages women to be proactive, know their health history, and advocate for themselves in medical settings. Overall, it's a concise exploration of women's heart health and preventive measures.Dr. Daniela Crousillat is a clinical cardiologist and advanced echocardiographer at the University of South Florida where she holds dual faculty appointments as Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences as well as the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Florida and is a medical graduate of New York University’s School of Medicine. She completed her residency, fellowship, and advanced training in cardiology and echocardiography at Harvard affiliate hospitals, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Crousillat joined the faculty at USF in 2021 as the founder and director of the Women’s Heart and Cardio-Obstetrics Program. She specializes in the cardiovascular care of women throughout their lifespan with a particular interest in sex-specific risk factors in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. She additionally cares for women with heart disease through pregnancy and beyond with an interest in pregnancy complications and their role in post-partum heart disease. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews on heart disease in women, and has gained recognition as both a local and national leader in women’s cardiology. 0:00 Welcome back! Guest Intro2:39 Challenges in Postpartum Follow-up6:44 Transitioning Care to Primary Care Doctors10:52 Access to Care16:01 Postpartum Clinic and Long-Term Care21:34 Campaign for Maternal Mortality Awareness27:30 Collaboration and Community Involvement30:19 Preventive Measures for Cardiovascular Health35:02 Extension of Medicaid Coverage 36:43 Closing Remarks & Where to findConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerMy linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clearwat