Cardiovascular health and disease
Leila Gholizadeh

Project lead

Dr Leila Gholizadeh

About

Dr Leila Gholizadeh is a leading researcher in cardiovascular disease prevention, focusing on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Her program of research examines the influence of individual and socio-cultural factors on heart disease development and prognosis, including risk perception, symptom recognition, casual attributions, help seeking behaviours, medication adherence, and self-care. Her work spans cardiac rehabilitation, psychological well-being, quality of life, and the experiences of individuals with cardiac conditions.

Dr. Gholizadeh supervises research students and collaborates internationally. More recently, she has initiated a research program targeting cardiovascular health for women with a history of complicated pregnancy. The program focuses on the affected women’s and health care providers’ understanding of the risk and their risk management behaviours.

Impact

Dr. Gholizadeh's research contributes to the advancement of cardiovascular disease prevention and management strategies, with a specific focus on women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.