RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Rizzo, Toni T1 Looking at the Crystal Ball JF MD Conference Express YR 2015 FD SAGE Publications VO 15 IS 28 SP 9 OP 11 DO 10.1177/1559897715611354 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/28/9.abstract AB Reductions in cardiovascular mortality have been achieved via improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. However, costs have risen accordingly. A future emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention through research, education, and mitigation of disease-causing environmental factors holds the promise of improving outcomes and reducing the cost of treating CV disease.