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 South Asians in USA (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