A system that incorporates advanced pattern recognition and image analysis capabilities to aid radiologists in the detection of abnormalities on digitized mammography images. CAD systems provide a targeted second review for busy radiologists in order to improve the early detection of breast cancer. A requirement for effective CAD systems is a film digitizer capable of providing exceptional image quality and a high level of reliability.

CAD is a computer system that assists 911 operators and dispatch personnel in handling and prioritizing calls. Enhanced 911 will send the location of the call to the CAD system that will automatically display the address of the 911 caller on a screen in front of the operator. Complaint information is then entered into the computer and is easily retrievable. The system may be linked to MDTs in patrol cars allowing dispatchers and officers to communicate without using voice. The system may also be interfaced with NCIC, AVL, or a number of other programs.

See Computer Aided Diagnosis.

Computer Aided Diagnosis. A sophisticated program which can aid the diagnosis of images,. It usually has some artificial intelligence base.

Coronary Artery Disease. Obstructive lesions in the native arteries feeding the heart muscle. CAD is due to progressive buildup of cholesterol, lipids (fat) and reactive inflammatory tissue in the middle layer of the coronary artery wall. As the plaque builds in size, the blood flow channel of that artery is progressively blocked. The disease is chronic and progressive. Sudden closure of an obstructed vessel can damage the heart supplied by the disease artery, causing an acute heart attack

Coronary artery disease. A condition in which a coronary artery is clogged by cholesterol and fatty deposits. Clogged arteries may potentially reduce the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle and lead to a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Coronary Artery Disease:. Conditions that cause narrowing of the coronary arteries so blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced.

Coronary Artery Disease. Disease affecting the coronary arteries that surround the heart and supply blood to the heart muscle.  CAD occurs when the lumen of the coronary arteries becomes narrowed with plaque deposits (a buildup of cholesterol and other fats, calcium and elements carried in the blood).

See Cash Against Documents.

Cash against Documents. An arrangement whereby the buyer pays for goods as soon as the buyer receives the seller's documents. There is normally an intermediary involved, ie a bank or an agent acting on behalf of the seller, to ensure that the transaction takes place smoothly.

Cash against Document (Payment against document): the transit documents are consigned to a bank, which is instructed to deliver them to the importer only against payment.

cash against documents. Terms of payment stipulating that the buyer of the goods pays cash for the goods against the transfer of the documents, which entitles him to take possession of the goods.

The currency of Canada. ISO international currency code: CAD. Learn more...

Canada–Australia Dialogue

The ISO 4217 currency code for Canada Dollar. Source