CHCED

CHCED, which stands for Chronic High-Cardiovascular-Event Disease, is a term used in some medical contexts to describe a patient's risk profile. It is not a formally recognized diagnostic category in major medical classification systems like the ICD-10. Instead, it represents an aggregate assessment of factors that significantly increase an individual's likelihood of experiencing serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, or other acute coronary syndromes.

The concept of CHCED typically encompasses individuals who have multiple established cardiovascular risk factors. These commonly include conditions such as established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a history of smoking. The presence of several of these factors, particularly when severe or poorly controlled, elevates a patient's risk to a level that warrants intensive management and preventative strategies.

The primary purpose of identifying patients with a CHCED profile is to guide clinical decision-making. Healthcare providers may implement more aggressive treatment protocols for cholesterol management, blood pressure control, and glycemic control in these individuals. It also signals the need for vigilant monitoring and the consideration of advanced preventative therapies to mitigate the high risk of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes. The term emphasizes a proactive approach to cardiovascular health for those with a substantial burden of risk.