Articles
Quick breakdowns of research, treatments, and terms related to South Asian heart disease. Focused on what’s useful and what’s often missed.
Quick explanations of terms that come up a lot. What they mean, why they matter, and how they connect to South Asian heart risk.
Statins lower cholesterol and reduce heart risk. This page covers how they work, common side effects, and why they matter.
What are PCSK9 Inhibitors and why are they pertinent when it comes to high cholesterol in South Asians?
This article explores how genetics and underrepresentation in research contribute to that risk, and why genomics could be the key to earlier, more accurate prevention.
South Asians often face a higher risk of heart disease, even when their cholesterol looks fine. That’s because of differences in the number and type of lipoprotein particles. This article explains what each of these particles are, how they work, and why they look different in South Asians compared to other populations.