Tag: cardiology

How South Asian Culture Impacts Your Risk of Heart Disease

No matter your ancestry or heritage, you could be at risk for heart disease.

For instance, higher rates of premature atherosclerosis are being found among those of South Asian background as well as other ethnicities. Ankur Kalra, MD, Cardiologist with the Franciscan Physician Network, discusses these findings and what they mean for your heart health.

Learn more about the heart risks for people of South Asian descent: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/south-asians-heart-disease