| BP | blood pressure |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| DBP | diastolic blood pressure |
| EVOO | extra virgin olive oil |
| FMD | flow-mediated dilation |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HT | hydroxytyrosol |
| IMT | intima-media thickness |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| MedDiet | Mediterranean diet |
| MUFA | monounsaturated fatty acid |
| NO | nitric oxide |
| OA | oleic acid |
| Ole | oleuropein |
| OO | olive oil |
| PUFAs | polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| SBP | systolic blood pressure |
| TXA2 | thromboxane A2 |
| TXB2 | thromboxane B2 |
| VOO | virgin olive oil |
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