Charting
FHT medical abbreviation
FHT means "fetal heart tones".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for FHT), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What FHT means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| fetal heart tones | None | Charting |
Example
Sample prenatal note: "FHT present."
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Questions
What does FHT mean in medical terms?
FHT means "fetal heart tones".
Where is FHT used?
FHT shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is FHT on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. FHT is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.