In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Cardiovascular disease is America’s costliest disease. And, by 2035, direct medical costs of cardiovascular diseases are projected to be at least $749 billion.
In this Repertoire podcast, Brooke Griesdorn, Associate Marketing Manager at Midmark shared several reasons why ECG testing in primary care is important, including that as the U.S. population continues to age, the risks for cardiovascular disease and related deaths are expected to increase, along with the associated costs.