Isla was concerned about her risk of having a heart attack or stroke like her parents did. She took a proactive approach to managing her health by visiting her healthcare provider to address this as well as discuss contraception.
Her visit with her healthcare provider assessed her risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). After assessment, it is found that she is considered low-risk for having a cardiovascular event in the next 10 years, but she does have risk factors for developing CVD. Isla’s risk factors include prediabetes, overweight body mass index (BMI), experiencing migraines with aura, her family history of cardiovascular disease, unhealthy diet, ethnicity, and lack of exercise.
Isla and her healthcare provider also discussed contraception options and found one that suited both Isla’s personal preferences and her medical history.
Overall, this scenario:
- Explained how cardiovascular disease risk was assessed in Isla’s situation
- Defined and explained contraception methods
- Explained what is considered when choosing a contraception method
- Provides resources for additional information
- Signposts to relevant health services
| Pulse Point: | Think about the learning objectives for this module and consider what you have taken away from Isla’s scenario. |
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