Heart disease is the leading causing of death in the United States, responsible for 1 in 4 deaths every year, reports the CDC.
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Almost 6 million Americans currently have heart failure, a type of heart disease in which the heart cannot pump blood properly. This figure is projected to rise by 46 percent by 2030, resulting in more than 8 million people with this chronic, progressive condition, according to the American Heart Association's 2017 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update.
Another key driver is the aging of America, as this is a chronic condition that plagues the elderly. The rise in diabetes and obesity is also a trigger.more details click here
Roni Jacobson
special to CNBC.com
