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Mar. 19, 2019

KSHB: Doctors Say 3D Mammograms Help Catch Cancer Early

One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. KSHB talked to Dr. Kelsey Flynt about how early detection is key and how 3D mammograms are helping.
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Mar. 18, 2019

KCTV: Saint Luke's High-Risk Breast Clinic

Saint Luke's High-Risk Breast Clinic allows women with a higher chance of developing breast cancer to be closely monitored. Dr. Ruby Meierotto shared tips for reducing your risk on Better Kansas City.
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Mar. 15, 2019

KMBC: Saint Luke's Genomic Testing Solves Kansas City Man's Cancer Misdiagnosis

Through advanced genomic sequencing testing at Saint Luke's, Paul was able to get a proper diagnosis after years of chemotherapy for the wrong type of cancer.
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Mar. 7, 2019

UMKC Med School Leader Has Firsthand Knowledge of Broken Heart Syndrome

After ending up in the hospital with a stress-induced heart issue, Louise stayed optimistic and made lifestyle changes to turn her health around.
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Mar. 5, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Advanced Heart Valve Disease Treatment Options

The number of people in the U.S. suffering from heart valve disease is increasing. Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has established a comprehensive multidisciplinary Valve Center dedicated to the latest surgical and catheter-based therapies to meet this rising demand.
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Feb. 28, 2019

FOX4: Heart Attacks Rising in Young Women

A recent study found the risk of heart attacks is increasing in young women. FOX4 talked to Dr. Tracy Stevens about SCAD and this rising trend.
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Feb. 28, 2019

KSHB: Woman Says Heart Monitoring Device Used by Cardiologists at Saint Luke's Saved Her Life

Linda Lamson says her mobile EKG device saved her life when she went into AFib. KSHB talked to Dr. Gupta about this technology and how it's helping doctors keep patients out of the hospital.
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Feb. 27, 2019

Better KC: Women's Heart Health

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.