59076-0
ClinicalHeart cross-sectional, transverse/Thorax, transverse by US
Definition
Ratio of cross-sectional area of the heart to that of the thorax in the transverse plane.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cross section.transverse.heart/Transverse.thorax
Property
AreaRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Hrt Xsection.transverse.heart/thorax US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59076-0?
LOINC code 59076-0 identifies "Heart cross-sectional, transverse/Thorax, transverse by US". Ratio of cross-sectional area of the heart to that of the thorax in the transverse plane.
What does 59076-0 measure?
This code measures Cross section.transverse.heart/Transverse.thorax in Heart. It belongs to the CARD.US 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.