60973-5
ClinicalLeft ventricular Pre ejection Time
Definition
The time interval from the beginning of electrical stimulation of the ventricles to the opening of the aortic valve (electrical systole).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pre ejection time
Property
Time
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
NI-ICG
Details
Class
CARDIO-PULM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LV Pre eject Time
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 60973-5?
LOINC code 60973-5 identifies "Left ventricular Pre ejection Time". The time interval from the beginning of electrical stimulation of the ventricles to the opening of the aortic valve (electrical systole).
What does 60973-5 measure?
This code measures Pre ejection time in Heart.ventricle.left. It belongs to the CARDIO-PULM 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.