This program will equip participants to identify, evaluate and treat South Asian patients with, or at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Session 1:

• Explore the impact of racism experienced by Canadian South Asians in the healthcare system
• Describe the difference in appropriate risk assessment for South Asian patients
• Identify culturally appropriate assessment and management strategies for South Asians with
 dyslipidemia and/or diabetes

Session 2:

• Identify culturally appropriate mental health and stress management strategies for South Asians 
• Examine gender-specific cardiovascular risks and strategies to mitigate risk for female South Asians
• Explain new treatment options for managing chronic kidney disease or obesity 

The OnDemand recordings of this live program are NOT accredited.

Mainpro+ participants may earn certified credits by completing a Linking Learning Exercise.

Specialist participants may claim Section 2 credits (up to 2 credits per hour) following completion of a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 2: Self-Learning Activities within the MAINPORT ePortfolio. 

This program was developed by the Canadian Collaborative Research Network and received an unrestricted educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Amgen, HLS Therapeutics and Janssen.

This program was developed by the Canadian Collaborative Research Network, a not-for-profit physician organization.  A PDF copy of the slides from this program is available for CCRN members of the CCRN website. Visit www.ccrnmd.com/resources to download the materials.