Heart Disease in South Asians — Reference Articles
Curated peer-reviewed articles and scientific statements
Heart disease in South Asians occurs at younger ages and often at lower levels of traditional risk factors compared to other populations.
This increased risk reflects a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, metabolic factors, and lifestyle influences.
The following articles provide evidence-based insights into definition, risk, and management.
Article List
Volgman AS — Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatments
Circulation, American Heart Association Scientific Statement (May 2018)
South Asian Cardiovascular Health: Lessons Learned from the National Lipid Association Scientific Statement
Journal of the American College of Cardiology — Expert Analysis (August 2021)
Merschel M — Why Are South Asians Dying of Heart Disease? MASALA Looks for Answers
American Heart Association News (May 2023)
British Heart Foundation — South Asians Almost Twice as Likely to Develop Coronary Heart DiseaseBHF News (June 2024)
Jadhav UM — Cardiometabolic Disease in India: The Upcoming TsunamiAnnals of Translational Medicine (August 2018)
Ardeshna DR — Coronary Artery Disease in Asian Indians in the United States: A ReviewAnnals of Translational Medicine (January 2018)
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