Condition

CVD medical abbreviation

CVD means "cardiovascular disease".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for CVD), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What CVD means

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Related abbreviations

  • CADcoronary artery disease
  • CVAcerebrovascular accident
  • HTNhypertension
  • MImyocardial infarction
  • CHFcongestive heart failure
  • ADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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What does CVD mean in medical terms?

CVD means "cardiovascular disease".

Where is CVD used?

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

Is CVD on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

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

Source: NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations; Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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