What is the definition of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as provided in the chapter?

ASCVD is defined as coronary heart disease (CHD), cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people with diabetes.

The chapter defines atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as encompassing three major conditions: coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease. This definition appears in the introduction to the chapter on macrovascular complications of diabetes, where ASCVD is described as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals with diabetes.