Anatomy and body systems
AV medical abbreviation
AV has 2 common meanings: "atrioventricular", "arteriovenous". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for AV), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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2 meanings of AV
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| atrioventricular | None | Charting | |
| arteriovenous | None | Charting |
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Sample ECG note: "AV block."
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What does AV mean in medical terms?
AV has 2 common meanings: "atrioventricular", "arteriovenous". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
Where is AV used?
AV shows up in charting. Its category here is anatomy and body systems.
Is AV on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. AV is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.