Heart disease is a woman's number one health threat. In the past 25 years, Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center has raised awareness for women's heart health and been pioneers on researching the different symptoms women can experience. 

Dr. Tracy Stevenscardiologist with Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center, talks with Belinda at Better KC about the importance of research for women's heart health and the gender-related differences when it comes to heart health. 

Watch the full interview below. 

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