Dr. Sarah Rosanel is a non-invasive clinical cardiologist that believes one of her primary roles is to prevent heart disease from happening. “50% of those who suffer heart attacks expire before they reach the hospital, so it’s critically important that we do everything possible to avoid getting to that point.”
That includes understanding her patient’s genetics and family history, testing to assess risk, and making sure there is a clear understanding of the importance of diet, exercise, and smoking cessation. She also advocates individuals schedule their first visit to a cardiologist while still in their 20s and visit at least every two years in the decades that follow.
Rosanel, a native of Morocco that grew up in Paris, is on the American College of Cardiology’s Women’s Leadership Council. She is also an associate professor at Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women and a 2022 recipient of the Women in White Coats Heroes award.
