• Ep 14: Cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani - Understanding Heart Disease Risk in South Asian Diaspora

  • Jan 4 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
  • Podcast

Ep 14: Cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani - Understanding Heart Disease Risk in South Asian Diaspora

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast, we talk to cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani from the Indian American diaspora about the prevalence of heart disease among the South Asian community.

    Together, we explore the factors contributing to these health challenges and discuss practical steps for prevention and management of heart disease risk for a healthier life.


    📉South Asians experience coronary artery disease at a rate 4x higher than other ethnic groups.
    📊Up to 20% of South Asians are affected by diabetes and insulin resistance, increasing the risk of heart disease.
    ⏳Heart disease occurs earlier in South Asians, with 25% of heart attacks happening under age 40 and 50% under age 50.
    💔South Asians have a 40% higher mortality rate from heart attacks compared to the general population.

    Dr. Saurabh Dani brings over 20 years of expertise in cardiology, including non-invasive techniques, lipid disorder management, and cardiac epidemiology. With his advanced training and clinical experience, he shares actionable insights to help South Asians take control of their heart health.

    🔗 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to spread awareness about heart health in the South Asian diaspora.

    #HeartHealth #SouthAsianHealth #IndianDiasporaPodcast #HeartDiseasePrevention #Cardiology

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