South Asian Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
Offered By: Stanford University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the high incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among South Asians in this informative lecture. Delve into the primary mechanisms underlying the increased risk, comparing statistics for South Asians living abroad and in their home countries. Learn about Stanford's South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SSATHI), a dedicated clinic and research program aimed at reducing CAD burden in this population. Discover key risk factors, including family history, insulin resistance, obesity, and the "thin fat syndrome." Understand the importance of waist circumference measurements and nontraditional risk factors. Gain insights into SSATHI's clinical and research missions, imaging components, and personalized medicine approach. Conclude with practical advice on what individuals can do to mitigate their risk, including the significance of HDL to triglycerides ratio.
Syllabus
Intro
Overview
Case
Risk Factors
Family History
CT Scan
Interheart Study
Statistics
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
Thin Fat Syndrome
Waist Circumference
Sati Clinic
Nontraditional Risk Factors
Clinical Mission
Research Mission
Imaging Components
Personalized Medicine
What Can You Do
hdl to triglycerides
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
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