Currently, cardiovascular disease costs the U.S. healthcare system $318 billion, but that cost is expected to rise to $749 billion by 2035, according to a 2025 report from the American Heart and American Stroke Association.
In addition, indirect costs of cardiovascular disease, including lost productivity, are expected to total $368 billion by 2035.
Here are the current and projected medical costs for five common cardiovascular diseases:
High blood pressure
Current: $68 billion
2035: $154 billion
CHD
Current: $89 billion
2035: $215 billion
CHF
Current: $18 billion
2035: $45 billion
Stroke
Current: $37 billion
2035: $94 billion
Atrial fibrillation
Current: $24 billion
2035: $55 billion
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