FlowMap™ Heart Scan represents a breakthrough in cardiovascular screening specifically designed for South Asian Indians at high risk of early-onset heart disease. This revolutionary CT Coronary Angiography technology provides dynamic, color-coded 3D mapping of your coronary arteries, enabling early detection of blockages before they become life-threatening.
Why South Asians Need Advanced Heart Screening
South Asian Indians face a uniquely elevated risk for early-onset and fatal heart disease due to a complex mix of genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors. This crisis persists despite advances in traditional screening methods, which often fail to identify those at greatest risk.
The devastating result: preventable deaths among individuals with seemingly “normal” lab results who suffer unexpected heart attacks. The historical evidence is clear – South Asians develop heart disease earlier, more severely, and with different plaque characteristics than other populations.
4x
Higher Heart Attack Risk
South Asians have four times higher risk of early heart attacks compared to other ethnic groups
10 yrs
Earlier Onset
Heart disease typically appears a decade earlier than in other populations
50%
Missed Diagnoses
Traditional risk calculators can underestimate cardiovascular risk in South Asians
Why Traditional Screening Falls Short for South Asians
The Limitations of Standard Testing
Traditional screening methods often fail to identify South Asians at risk due to our unique cardiovascular profile. Standard risk calculators like Framingham and Pooled Cohort Equation were not designed for South Asian populations and frequently underestimate actual risk.
Find out if you are a candidate
FlowMap™ vs. Traditional Heart Tests
| Feature | CT Calcium Score | FlowMap™ Heart Scan |
|---|---|---|
|
Detects calcified plaque |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Detects non-calcified (soft) plaque |
No |
Yes |
|
Visualizes coronary arteries |
No |
Yes |
|
Identifies blockage location and severity |
No |
Yes |
|
Effectiveness for South Asians |
Low to Moderate |
High |
|
Insurance coverage (asymptomatic) |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
The FlowMap™ Heart Scan represents a significant advancement over the CT calcium score, particularly for South Asians. While both are non-invasive, only FlowMap™ provides comprehensive visualization of all plaque types and blockages, allowing for early intervention before symptoms develop or catastrophic events occur.
AHA Guidance Supports Advanced Screening
The 2023 American Heart Association Presidential Advisory on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome marks a paradigm shift in heart disease prevention, especially for high-risk populations like South Asians.
New CKM Framework
The AHA now recognizes CKM Syndrome as the intersection of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity – conditions that disproportionately affect South Asians.
Risk-Based Staging
The advisory introduces a staging system from 0 (no risk factors) to 4 (clinical disease), with South Asians often progressing faster through these stages.
Advanced Imaging Endorsed
The AHA now supports the use of advanced imaging like CT coronary angiography for high-risk populations, providing strong rationale for FlowMap screening in South Asians.
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