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Cardiovascular Risk Management in the South Asian Patient: A Review. Health sciences review (Oxford, England) Shah, K. S., Patel, J., Rifai, M. A., Agarwala, A., Bhatt, A. B., Levitzky, Y. S., Palaniappan, L. 2022; 4

Abstract

South Asians represent a growing percentage of the diverse population in the U.S. and are disproportionately impacted by a greater burden of aggressive and premature cardiovascular disease. There are multiple potential explanations for these findings including a high prevalence of traditional risk factors (particularly diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity), a genetic predisposition, and unique lifestyle factors. In this review, we discuss the cardiovascular risk stratification and disease management goals for South Asian adults. We review the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions studied in this population and discuss the role of specialized clinics and digital outreach to improve care for this vulnerable group of patients.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.hsr.2022.100045

View details for PubMedID 36438886