Dr. Dinesh Kalra
NLA Scientific Statement for Prevention of ASCVD Events in South Asians in USA (SAUS)
Risk assessment
- High-risk group: Atherogenic dyslipidemia, MetS, diabetes, genetics, Lp(a), diet, visceral adiposity and environment.
Testing
- QRISK3, lipids including Lp(a), consider coronary artery calcium score (CACS).
Lifestyle advice
- Culturally appropriate exercise, nutrition and weight loss, if appropriate.
Drug therapy
- More aggressive targets for primary and secondary prevention, especially if CACS or family history.
SA lipid/prevention clinic
- Clinics specializing in SAUS prevention.
Dietician/community health resources
- Community health fairs, screening education at religious places and SAUS community centers.
Policy changes, education
- Governmental and insurance company engagement, awareness in the community, and physicians.
Research/trials
- Enrollment in clinical trials, dedicated research and funding.
Dr. Dinesh Kalra
Dr. Dinesh Kalra is a Professor of Medicine Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Lipid Clinic & Infiltrative Heart Disease Program. He Completed MD, FACC, FNLA, FSCCT, FSCMR.
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