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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| ACE | angiotensin converting enzyme |
| ARB | angiotensin II receptor blocker |
| SEM | systolic ejection murmur |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CBG | capillary blood glucose |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| VLDL | very low density lipoprotein |
| EBCT | electron beam CT scan |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneuysm |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |