Within their subspecialty of electrophysiology, Kelly Brandsted, CNP, and Rebecca Bierle, CNP, both of the Heart and Vascular Institute in Rapid City, see many heart disease patients. It is an under-reported fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Symptoms can present differently in women than in men, which can lead to heart events being misdiagnosed. Kelly and Rebecca cover surprising factors such as how mental illness and even complications during pregnancy can have a dramatic influence on risk and how such biological signs are sometimes easily dismissed. Increased awareness about misperceptions empowers you with the knowledge needed to understand steps you can take to prevent heart disease. Listen with a loved one in celebration of National Wear Red Day on February 6.