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Cardiovascular Health and Disease in the Pakistani American Population.

Murrium I SadafUsman Ali AkbarKhurram NasirBashir HanifSalim S ViraniKershaw V PatelSafi U Khan
Published in: Current atherosclerosis reports (2024)
The prevalence of cardiometabolic disease is high not only in Pakistan but also among its global diaspora. This situation is further complicated by the inadequacy of current cardiovascular risk assessment tools, which often fall short of accurately gauging the risk among Pakistani individuals, underscoring the urgent need for more tailored and effective assessment methodologies. Moreover, social determinants play a crucial role in shaping cardiovascular health. The burden of cardiovascular disease and upstream risk factors is high among American Pakistani individuals. Future research is needed to better understand the heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among Pakistani individuals.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular disease
  • risk factors
  • risk assessment
  • type diabetes
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • heavy metals
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • tertiary care
  • metabolic syndrome