Condition

CAD medical abbreviation

CAD means "coronary artery disease".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
coronary artery disease	None	Charting, Problem lists	MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM) NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS) NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

Sample problem list entry: "CAD."

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What does CAD mean in medical terms?

CAD means "coronary artery disease".

Where is CAD used?

CAD shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.

Is CAD on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. CAD is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.