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Glossary
ACE: Angiotensin converting enzyme
ACS: Acute coronary syndrome
AMI: Acute myocardial infarction
CAD: Coronary artery disease
CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CT: Computed tomography
CVD: Cardiovascular disease
IVUS: Intravenous ultrasound
MI: Myocardial infarction
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging
OCT: Optical coherence tomography
PTCA: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
US: Ultrasound
VP: Vulnerable plaque
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