Probable cause means that the officer must possess sufficiently trustworthy facts to believe that a crime has been committed. In some cases, an officer may need only a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to conduct a limited search.
In the medical terms ASCVD means 'Arterioscelrotic cardiovascular disease'. This is a heart disease. ASCVD is a group of dieases where the thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls, occuring in three forms. This causes slow and impaired blood circulation.
Patient Scenario. Initial visit: A 70-year-old black man presents for an initial visit to consider prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). A friend recently had a stroke and he is concerned that he may be at risk as well. Past medical history: Bleeding duodenal ulcer 10 years ago.