Method: (i) Index patients with premature atherosclerosis (angina with ECG changes, myocardial infarction, Coronary artery bypass grafting, Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, Peripheral vascular disease, Cerebro vascular disorders) in men below age 50yrs and women below age 60yrs at the time of the above mentioned adverse events will be identified from cardiac cath lab, healthy heart program St.Paul's and VGH, wards of St. Paul's hospital, heart function and transplant clinic and also from Cardiologists' offices, and will be asked to participate in the study. Those who volunteer to participate will be assessed for both the classical and emerging cardiovascular risk factors and asked for permission to approach their FDRs. The family of these index patients will be randomized using block randomization method (block of 4) in to usual care or intervention group. After recruitment of the patient, recruitment of their first degree relative will be undertaken. If present in the hospital during visiting hours, relatives will be approached in person by the study coordinator for participation in the study. Alternatively, relatives will be contacted by letter for participation, followed up by a telephone call.