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February is American Heart Month.
Sinai Chicago Cardiologist Dr. Mihaela Stancu joined ABC7 Chicago to explain symptoms and how to keep your heart healthy.
SEE ALSO: What women can do to reduce their risk from heart disease
Did you know?
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- Nearly 45% of women older than 20 are living with some part of the disease.
- Every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death for most groups. It affects all ages, genders and ethnicities.
- Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and excessive alcohol use.