ACE	Angiotensin-converting enzyme
ACP	asymptomatic carotid plaque
ATS	atherosclerosis
BMI	Body Mass Index
CV	Cardiovascular
CAD	coronary artery disease
ESH	European Society of Hypertension
ESC	European Society of Cardiology
GLS	Global longitudinal strain
HDL	high-density lipoprotein
HOMA-IR	Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance
IMT	Intima-media thickness
IQR	interquartile range
IR	Insulin resistance
LDL	low-density lipoprotein
LVEF	left ventricular ejection fraction
NSTEMI	Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
PAD	Peripheral arterial disease
PWV	Pulse Wave Velocity
SD	Standard Deviation
STE	Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
STEMI	ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
TIA	Transient ischemic attack
VVI	Velocity Vector Imaging