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Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the U.S. While the incidence in men has been long appreciated, the impact on women has been underestimated for many years. Dr. John P. Reilly, Chief of Cardiology at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will discuss the contributing risk factors and common misconceptions about heart disease in women, as well as treatment options and suggestions for healthy lifestyle changes. This program is sponsored by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.