SALT LAKE CITY -- If you do come down with the swine flu, it's going to be hard on your health--and possibly your wallet. Catching the virus could cost you in doctor visits, lost wages and possibly medication. The antiviral medication Tamiflu, could run from $25 to $75 per dose, depending on your insurance coverage.
High blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.igh blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.
Over time, these risk factors cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes. It is critical to address risk factors early in life to prevent these devastating events and other potential complications of chronic cardiovascular disease.