Who is Isla:
- 32 year old woman
- South Asian ethnic background
- Mother to 2 young children
- Unpaid carer for her mother
Isla’s Medical History:
- Overweight with body mass index (BMI) of 27
- Non-smoker, she does not smoke or vape
- Prediabetes
- Experiences migraines with aura
- Migraines with Aura = A recurring headache that happens at the same time as / after a sensory disturbance called an aura.
- Aura = A sensory disturbance that can include flashes of light, blind spots, and other vision changes or tingling in the hand/face
- To learn more about migraines with aura, please visit Migraine with aura – The Migraine Trust
Isla’s Family History:
- Mother had a stroke at age 60
- Father died of a heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) at age 52
Next Steps:
- Isla scheduled an appointment with her healthcare provider because:
- She is concerned about her own cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk because of her family history (FHx) and her own medical history
- She wants to discuss her concerns and see if there are actions she can take to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- She also wants to discuss what contraception options are best for her to prevent pregnancy as she has recently entered a new relationship.
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