CAD

Abbreviation Pathophysiology and Disease Processes

Coronary artery disease: plaque buildup that narrows the arteries supplying the heart muscle; the most common type of heart disease.

Sources

Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Coronary Artery Disease · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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