Female cardiologists are increasing in numbers in India and indicate an overall upward trend in female participation within the field of medicine and health care. In the year 2024, women cardiologists played a crucial role in transforming the cardiovascular health care scenario of India. As of date, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cases in this country, which is to say that their skills as cardiologists, especially for women specialists have been more important. Indian women cardiologists make enormous strides both in the clinics and research fields. Women specialists in areas such as interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and heart failure management are filling a gap in the female gender ratio and bringing varied experiences to the bedside of a patient. Female cardiologists are bridging gender-specific health disparities by addressing the unique cardiovascular risks that women face, including pregnancy-related conditions, hormonal influences, and gender-based differences in heart disease symptoms and outcomes. In 2024, the contributions of female cardiologists are being effectively made in both urban and in rural and underserved areas where access is limited. Their role in spreading education, empowerment, or community about heart health, management of lifestyles, and care prevention significantly raises awareness around cardiovascular disease and improves results in overall public health outputs. Women cardiologists in India are breaking barriers, offering a new dimension to heart care by addressing gender-specific risks and improving outcomes for all patients.

Technological advancements and an inclusive approach to medical education have made it easier for women to enter and succeed in cardiology. Many women are taking advanced training, assuming leadership positions in top hospitals, and engaging actively in clinical research, clinical trials, and international discussions on heart health. These cardiologists also form the vanguard of initiatives aimed at making heart care available for women, who otherwise find access to diagnosis and timely treatment largely barred. This is in test to the change happening within India's healthcare sector, wherein female medical professionals are rapidly turning the tide for India, witnessing growing numbers of women cardiologists define future care. Indian women cardiologists have lead innovations to better outcomes and make heart care more inclusive and patient centered in 2024. Leadership from women cardiologists is a position to inspire generations of women in medicine in paving the way to a more diverse and equitable healthcare system.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Cardiologists in India - 2024', who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.