Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatments
Published: May 24, 2018
- The Scientific Statement looks at how atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors affect South Asians, with special focus on those living in the United States.
- The Scientific Statement focuses on how ASCVD risk factors affect the South Asian population living in the U.S. to inform clinical strategies to reduce disease and guide future research to reduce ASCVD in this population.
- This AHA Scientific Statement reviewed the scientific literature relevant to the South Asian population regarding demographics and risk factors, health behaviors, and interventions, including physical activity, diet, medications, and community strategies.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Appreciating Cardiovascular Disease Risk in South Asians: The Time is Now by Nathan D. Wong, PhD, MPH, FAHA, FACC
- Top Things to Know: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatments
- AHA News - South Asians’ high risk of cardiovascular disease has been hidden by a lack of data
- News Release - South Asian Americans are at high risk for heart disease and stroke