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