5 Life-Saving Heart Tests Every South Asian Should Know

** 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