The answer is obviously complex and there are many pieces of the puzzle that are being worked on. As far as cost of a study the sky is the limit. It depends on what questions you are trying to answer, how many patients, what studies, etc. Those who are interested in donating to cardiovascular research can do so through the American Heart Association. I hope you find this information useful.
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