Live Healthy West Virginia
Ep. 29 - Women’s Heart Disease: Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
Season 1, Episode 6
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22m
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet many remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. In honor of American Heart Month, we talk about women’s heart health and what you should know about taking care of your heart with Dr. Lakshmi Muthukumar, cardiologist at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.
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