59097-6
ClinicalLeft ventricular Meridional wall stress [Pressure] by US
Definition
Left Ventricular Meridional Wall Stress =0.334* P * LVID / ( LVPW * (1+LVPW / LVID ) ); Units: gf/cm^2; where: P = Left ventricular pressure (mmHg) LVID = Left ventricular internal dimension (cm) LVPW = Left ventricular posterior wall thickness (cm);
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Meridional wall stress
Property
Pres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
LV Meridional wall stress US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59097-6?
LOINC code 59097-6 identifies "Left ventricular Meridional wall stress [Pressure] by US". Left Ventricular Meridional Wall Stress =0.334* P * LVID / ( LVPW * (1+LVPW / LVID ) ); Units: gf/cm^2; where: P = Left ventricular pressure (mmHg) LVID = Left ventricular internal dimension (cm) LVPW = Left ventricular posterior wall thickness (cm);
What does 59097-6 measure?
This code measures Meridional wall stress in Heart.ventricle.left. 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.