Oklahoma Heart Institute Dr. Discusses Heart Disease In The State

February is American Heart Month and heart disease remains the leading cause of death of Oklahomans and Americans. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported in 2019 that Oklahoma led the nation in the rate of deaths from heart disease.

Wednesday, February 9th 2022, 12:49 pm

By: News On 6, Shannon Rousseau

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TULSA, Oklahoma -

February is American Heart Month and heart disease remains the leading cause of death of Oklahomans and Americans.

The Kaiser Family Foundation reported in 2019 that Oklahoma led the nation in the rate of deaths from heart disease.

To discuss this important topic, Dr. Robert Smith from the Oklahoma Heart Institute joined News On 6 at noon on Wednesday.

Shannon Rousseau

Shannon Rousseau joined News On 6 in 2019 as an anchor and reporter. She comes to Oklahoma from KTTC in Rochester, Minn. where she spent three years as the weekend anchor, producer and reporter. During her time in the north, Shannon survived three winter