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Forecasting the Future of Cardiovascular Disease in the United States
  • Updated:Wed, 31 Aug 2011 2:04:00 PM

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American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown discussed the future of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States at the National Press Club Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Brown spoke about the prevalence and projected future costs for hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and all other forms of CVD from 2010 to 2030. According to the study, the direct medical costs of treating heart disease in the United States will triple by 2030. The $545 billion increase is due to an aging population and rising medical costs. The direct and indirect costs of CVD will exceed $1 trillion in 2030.

The findings are included in a policy statement urging effective prevention programs and other strategies to limit the growing health and financial burden of these diseases in the United States. "Collision Course: America’s Baby Boomers and Cardiovascular Disease" was published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. For more information, view our brochure or visit the online newsroom.

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown reveals that the study’s new projections indicate cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence and costs will increase dramatically in the next two decades.

Highlights:
  • By 2030 two out of five Americans will have some form of CVD.
  • Total direct and nondirect medical costs are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030.

 

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown comments on the increase in obesity and diabetes in the United States and how it will impact CVD medical costs.

Highlights:
  • The rise in U.S. obesity rates will lead to an additional 100,000 CVD cases and an increase in associated costs of $254 billion.

 

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown discusses the increase in direct medical costs for CVD and the association’s goal to improve the nation’s cardiovascular health by 20 percent by 2020.

Highlights:
  • The costs associated with coronary heart disease and heart failure is expected to increase by 200 percent.
  • Costs for stroke will soar to 238 percent.

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown emphasizes the need for better prevention to increase access to health care, especially in disadvantaged communities.

Highlights:
  • Disparities exist in CVD incidence and outcomes across socioeconomic levels and geographic regions.
  • African-Americans bear a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares a story about Frank Amend, an underinsured heart survivor whose family was impacted by huge medical costs for his treatment.

Highlights:
  • Frank suffered a severe angina attack and needed triple bypass surgery.
  • Due to the high premiums and huge out-of-pocket expenses associated with the procedure, Frank and his family incurred significant medical costs and are struggling to make ends meet.

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown addresses the shortage of medical, nursing and pharmacy health professionals and the need for more cardiac specialists.

Highlights:
  • The nation has a shortage of 1,600 cardiologists and 2,000 interventional cardiologists.
  • The current number of cardiologists would have to double by 2050 to erase the expected shortage of 16,000.

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AHA CEO Nancy Brown says the American Heart Association will continue taking action to reduce the disease and economic burden of CVD through health policies and initiatives.

Highlights:
  • Health promotion, early intervention, affordable access to care, evidence-based guidelines and other public policies are “absolute musts” to stave off the study’s projections.

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