| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| EDD | End Diastolic Diameter |
| EDV | End Diastolic Volume |
| ESD | End Systolic DIameter |
| ESV | End Systolic Volume |
| EF | Ejection Fraction |
| FS | Fractional Shortening |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| IR | Ischemia/Reperfusion |
| PL | Permanent Ligation |
| ZT | Zeitgeber Time |