The American College of Sports Medicine has suggested use of a cardiovascular disease risk-factor assessment. Which of the following is NOT an element of this "Disease Risk Stratification"?

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Hypertension, not hypotension, is an element of the ACSM's 2010 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. In addition, age, family history, cigarette use, sedentary lifestyle choices, obesity, dyslipidemia and pre-diabetes are also positive risk factors. An elevated HDL level is a "good thing" and is qualified as a negative risk factor.

The American College of Sports Medicine Has Suggested Use of a Cardiovascular