This module has 5 different sections to achieve the outlined learning objectives. Below is a brief synopsis of each section.
Definitions in this context – Before exploring the scenarios about women’s heart health, understand the terminology that will be used throughout the module. Familiarise yourself with cardiovascular information specific to women, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and factors that impact heart health.
What you can do – Learn about what action is recommended to support women’s heart health. Learn about what Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland offers to support health professionals and the public as well as other action that can be taken.
Scenario 1 – Isla is a thirty-two-year-old carer with a family history of cardiovascular disease and has concerns regarding her heart health. Follow her journey as she discusses what contraception options are available to her and how she can address her modifiable risk factors.
Scenario 2 – Morag is a fifty-five-year-old female who balances working part time whilst caring for her grandchildren. She has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Morag makes an appointment with her healthcare provider to discuss menopause and the symptoms she has been experiencing. Learn how managing her symptoms, exploring the option of HRT, and improving her lifestyle can reduce her risk of developing cardiovascular disease and improve quality of life.
Scenario 3 – Rebecca is a forty-five-year-old active female who presents at emergency department with atypical chest pain which she assumed to be indigestion. Follow her journey through investigations, treatments and cardiac rehabilitation as she aims to improve her physical and mental wellbeing, tackle the associated risk factors and optimise medical management.
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