34538-9
ClinicalOrthostatic blood pressure
Definition
According to the American Academy of Neurology, the formal diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension requires a 20mm drop in systolic blood pressure or a 10mm drop in diastolic blood pressure within three minutes of standing. Often there is an associated increase in the heart rate, especially if dehydration or bleeding is the cause. (if the patient is taking a beta blocker, the heart rate may not be able to respond with an increase).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Orthostatic blood pressure
Property
PressDiff
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Arterial system
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BP.PSTN.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Orthostatic BP
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 34538-9?
LOINC code 34538-9 identifies "Orthostatic blood pressure". According to the American Academy of Neurology, the formal diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension requires a 20mm drop in systolic blood pressure or a 10mm drop in diastolic blood pressure within three minutes of standing. Often there is an associated increase in the heart rate, especially if dehydration or bleeding is the cause. (if the patient is taking a beta blocker, the heart rate may not be able to respond with an increase).
What does 34538-9 measure?
This code measures Orthostatic blood pressure in Arterial system. It belongs to the BP.PSTN.MOLEC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.