What the Results Mean

Isla’s healthcare provider explains that Isla is currently considered low risk for developing cardiovascular disease. This is based on the test results, her medical and family history, current lifestyle, and calculated ASSIGN score.  Her healthcare provider recommends that she apply general preventative measures and have her ASSIGN score measured again in 5 years.  

They explain that although Isla is considered low risk, she does have  risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. Isla’s risk factors are:  

• Prediabetes  
• Overweight 
• Unhealthy Diet 
• Physical inactivity  
• Ethnicity
• Migraines with aura  
• Family history  

Her healthcare provider goes on to note that while Isla cannot change her family history or ethnicity, she can help keep her risk for developing cardiovascular disease low and even reduce it further by making simple changes to her lifestyle.  

Isla and her healthcare provider will discuss what actions Isla can take to reduce her cardiovascular disease risk later in this scenario.