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Experts share how to protect your heart throughout the seasons

Doctor listening to older mans heart
gettyimages | Clarissa Leahy
Doctor listening to older mans heart.
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Published 11:45 am

ST. JOSPEH, Mo (News-Press Now) -- According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Missouri.

Dangerous temperatures can increase the risk for those with heart conditions. Some of those risks include heart attacks, strokes, dehydration and even reduced effectiveness of certain medications due to the heat.

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