59117-2
ClinicalLeft ventricular Mean circumferential fiber shortening [Velocity] by US
Definition
Equation= ( EDd - EDs )/(EDd * EjectTime); units : circ/s ; where EDd : end diastolic diameter (cm) EDs: end systolic diameter (cm) EjectTime: Eject time (second)
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Circumferential fiber shortening.mean
Property
Vel
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
LV Mean VcFv US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59117-2?
LOINC code 59117-2 identifies "Left ventricular Mean circumferential fiber shortening [Velocity] by US". Equation= ( EDd - EDs )/(EDd * EjectTime); units : circ/s ; where EDd : end diastolic diameter (cm) EDs: end systolic diameter (cm) EjectTime: Eject time (second)
What does 59117-2 measure?
This code measures Circumferential fiber shortening.mean 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.