Name: 5 Life-Saving Heart Tests Every South Asian Should Know
Start: 2025-08-21T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Chinese Community Center

**\*\* 5 Life-Saving Heart Tests Every South Asian Should Know\*\***

South Asians face a **4x higher risk of heart disease**, often at younger ages — even if we’re slim, vegetarian, or don’t smoke. There are 5 essential medical tests that could save your life — but many doctors aren’t ordering them, and most South Asians don’t even know they exist.

### **What You’ll Learn:**

* Why South Asians are genetically and culturally at higher risk
* 5 critical tests (like ApoB, Lp(a), Calcium Score) that reveal hidden dangers
* Why "normal" BMI doesn't apply to us — and what to watch instead
* How common Indian foods affect heart risk
* What bloodwork numbers really matter
* How to ask your doctor the *right* questions
* Family health planning for long-term prevention

### **What’s Included:**

* Educational talk with visuals (in easy-to-understand terms)
* Action plan handout with “Your Heart Numbers”
* How to discuss South Asian-specific testing with your doctor
* Networking with Houston’s first South Asian heart health community

South Asian Heart Initiative (SAHI)

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Sudha Menon

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5 Life-Saving Heart Tests Every South Asian Should Know

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