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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In honor of American Heart Month, Dr. Elizabeth Dang, Cardiologist with Midwest Cardiology Associates (part of the HCA Midwest Health System) discusses heart disease in women.

According to Dr. Dang, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Dang discussed the risk factors, the warning signs and how important it is for women to be mindful of their heart health.

For more information, visit www.heart.org.