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Dyslipidemia in South Asian patients.
Current atherosclerosis reports - 1 Nov 2007
Enas Enas A, Chacko Vinod, Pazhoor Suraj George, Chennikkara Hancy, Devarapalli Heyer Paul
Abstract excerpt
South Asians around the globe have the highest rates of coronary artery disease (CAD). These rates are 50% to 300% higher than other populations, with a higher risk at younger ages. These high rates of CAD are accompanied by low or similar rates of major traditional risk factors. The prevalence of diabetes is three to six times higher among South Asians than Europeans, Americans, and other Asians but does not...
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