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In current medical practice, we search for and follow the epidemiology and common physical and laboratory examinations of patients with chronic diseases. Early diagnosis and treatment of many chronic diseases can aid in the prevention and reduction of negative outcomes. Osteoarthritis is one of these chronic clinical entities whose early diagnosis and treatment has not been given the same importance as that afforded to many others. We accept the prevention of chronic illnesses such as Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease as standard of care. For the early diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease, we commonly follow physical examinations of pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate. Physicians are expected to check, evaluate and act upon laboratory tests for this disease. These tests commonly include cholesterol, glucose and fatty acid blood composition levels. Their results assist in the early detection and prevention of the progression of Cardiovascular Disease. We accept the i