General Instructions: In this activity, you will review and recall concepts about preventive medicine, drug dosage, and the necessity to adjust it, considering age, gender, and non-traditional risk factors. Furthermore, be aware of the significance of laboratory testing when planning personal health strategies.

Review the clinical case and answer the subsequent five questions.

Step 1 - Review: Carefully read the following scenario and answer the questions accordingly.

Patient Information: Samantha, a 45-year-old woman, visits your clinic for a routine check-up. Although she has a family history of heart disease, she considers herself healthy. Her lifestyle is sedentary; she works long hours at a desk job, experiences high stress levels, and has a diet high in processed foods and added sugars. As part of her routine evaluation, you note that her Ankle Brachial Index Test (ABI) score is >1.3, and her hsCRP is 0.286. A tomographic calcium score study shows extracoronary calcification at the level of the aortic valve, mitral annulus, and descending aorta, yielding a score of 101-300 AU, indicating moderate calcification.

Step 2 - Respond:

Answer the following questions based on Samantha's case:

• Differentiate and list common and uncommon risk factors.
• Explain her traditional risk factors, such as family history, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet. Educate her on the lifestyle and dietary modifications that can help mitigate these risks. Consider medication options if necessary.
• What risk estimation tool that considers non-traditional risk factors can you use for this patient?
• What laboratory testing can help identify and monitor non-traditional and traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors?
• How can laboratory results be used to plan personal health strategies and monitor the patient?

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OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

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