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.
But your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is the result of a combination of many risk factors. There are two main categories of risks that contribute to heart diseaseâthose that you can't change (uncontrollable risks), and those that you can (controllable risks). Uncontrollable Risk Factors.