Advancing Knowledge,
Transforming Heart Health
Our research is driven by a commitment to tackling one of the most pressing health challenges: cardiovascular disease. Explore cutting-edge studies on the disproportionate burden of heart disease in South Asian communities, the role of early-onset risk factors, and innovations in diagnostic tools, preventive care, and cardiometabolic screening that are shaping the future of heart health.
Cutting-edge research. Community-focused outcomes.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a range of heart and blood vessel disorders, including heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease, that are leading causes of death worldwide. While CVD affects all populations, South Asians face a significantly elevated risk stemming from a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle patterns, and environmental stressors, making early prevention and targeted intervention essential.
Most South Asians Develop Heart Disease Without Symptoms
We focus on identifying risk early using the most advanced, non-invasive tools available, because standard tests often miss the signs in our communities. The use of coronary CT angiography (CTA), calcium scoring, and other screening methods to detect dangerous plaque buildup before it's too late is crucial, particularly in younger adults who might otherwise be overlooked.
Take Free AssessmentMajor Drivers of Early Disease
Our research zeroes in on four critical drivers that disproportionately affect our community, allowing us to build precise, effective prevention strategies.
Detecting Risk Before It Strikes
Most South Asians develop heart disease without symptoms.
We focus on identifying risk early using the most advanced, non-invasive tools available, because standard tests often miss the signs in our communities.
The use of coronary CT angiography (CTA), calcium scoring, and other screening methods to detect dangerous plaque buildup before it's too late is crucial, particularly in younger adults who might otherwise be overlooked.
Insulin Resistance: The Earliest Red Flag
Shows up earlier and more often in South Asians, even when weight looks normal.
We're investigating how it progresses, how it hides, and how we can stop it before it turns into diabetes or heart disease.
Our research explores how early insulin resistance behaves in South Asians and how interventions, whether lifestyle or clinical, can delay or prevent metabolic decline.
Visceral Fat: The Fat You Can't See
It's not how much fat you have; it's where you carry it.
South Asians store more fat around vital organs, even at lower BMIs, driving inflammation and disease from the inside out.
We study visceral adiposity patterns in South Asians to help redefine what "at-risk" really means, ensuring better screening guidelines for our population.
Lp(a): The Genetic Time Bomb
One blood marker. A lifetime of risk.
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a powerful inherited factor for heart disease, and it's often ignored. We're changing that.
We're researching how Lp(a) disproportionately affects South Asians, how it accelerates heart risk, and how we can bring it into the spotlight of routine prevention.
Take the First Step Toward Better Heart & Metabolic Health
Your health journey starts with understanding where you stand. Our simple Cardiometabolic Health Test helps you check key risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, a quick, informative way to gain insights and take proactive steps toward feeling your best, with support every step of the way.
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