Heart disease runs in Kathy’s family. Despite the fact that her father appeared to be in great health, he had a massive heart attack and passed away when Kathy was 17. This life-altering incident changed Kathy and redirected her life towards a keen interest in heart health. Today’s guest is Dr. Kathy Magliato, one of the few female cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. She is author of the New York Times bestseller Heart Matters, the inspiration for the NBC show Heartbeat, and is a recipient of the Spirit of Humanitarianism award. For complete show notes, visit www.kathysmith.com/podcast.