Cardio

There are two basic costs associated with heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. The medical costs are typically covered by your standard medical insurance, such as doctor bills and hospitals. The non-medical costs are the unavoidable costs that can come out of your back pocket.

Heart attacks were estimated to affect as many as 1.2 million Americans in 2004 and almost 700,000 Americans will experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. 

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 40% of the cost of heart disease and strokes may not be paid for by major medical insurance.

Expenses such as child care, travel, and hotel bills can run through your savings in a matter of months. Lost income from time off work only adds to this burden.