Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
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CABG Coronary artery bypass graft
CAD Coronary artery disease
CBC Complete blood count
CEC Clinical Endpoint Committee
CHD Coronary heart disease
CHF Congestive heart failure
CI Confidence interval
CK-MB Creatine kinase-MB fraction
CrCL Creatinine clearance
CRF Case report form
CV Cardiovascular
CVD Cardiovascular disease