Introduction
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 2200 people die from heart disease and stroke.1 Many families have relatives who suffer from cardiovascular disease. People are relying on medications as a way of slowing down the effect of cardiovascular disease. The Department of Health and Human Services has developed an initiative designed to prevent heart attacks and strokes by the end of 2016. The "Million Hearts Initiative", began in September 2011. The goal of this initiative is to empower Americans to make healthy choices and improve care for individuals who my need treatment.2 Treatment for cardiovascular disease consists of a wide array of medications. The unit examines the utilization of beta-blockers as a method of treating cardiovascular disease. The unit is designed for students taking a biology/life science course in high school.
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