Hidden Heart Disease in South Asians: Understanding Risk

South Asians face a significantly higher risk of heart disease – often developing it 10 to 15 years earlier than other populations, and sometimes without clear warning signs. In this bonus episode, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with interventional cardiologists Ravi Dave, MD, and Vinod Jivrajka, MD, to discuss the UCLA South Asian Heart Program. Together, they explore why traditional risk models may miss early disease in this population and how earlier screening, advanced imaging and more personalized care are reshaping how risk is identified and treated.
Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:
• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Social Media and Communications: Bonnie Kim
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media
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