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Table 2 Definitions of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) [1]

From: Portuguese-Brazilian evidence-based guideline on the management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Clinical atherosclerosis  
Acute coronary syndrome: acute myocardial infarction and/or unstable angina
Stable angina or previous acute myocardial infarction
Atherothrombotic stroke or transient ischemic attack
Coronary, carotid, renal-artery, or peripheral revascularization
Peripheral vascular insufficiency or limb amputation
Severe atherosclerotic disease (stenosis > 50%) in any vascular territory