Why the study?
South Asians in the United States have a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors that are often underrecognized and undermanaged, necessitating critical assessment and culturally appropriate preventive services.
Population
South Asian individuals in the United States
Design
Scientific statement
Authors
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Supports tailored ASCVD prevention for South Asians in the US; extends risk assessment tools to this high-risk population.
This scientific document provides a comprehensive framework for identifying and managing the disproportionately high ASCVD risk among South Asians in the US.
Journal, society, and media accounts. Useful signal, not independent expert judgment.
Agarwala et al. (2023) conducted a review in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk. This scientific document reviews cardiovascular disease risk factors, assessment tools, and evidence-based preventive strategies for South Asian populations in the United States.
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