77902-5
ClinicalRight ventricular Minor axis at end diastole [Length] by US.2D.A4C
Definition
The right ventricular minor axis is measured in the apical four-chamber view as the distance between the lateral right atrial wall and interatrial septum, at the midatrial level defined by half of right atrial long axis. [PMID: 25559473]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Minor axis.end diastole
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.right
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.2D.A4C
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
RV ED minor axis A4C
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77902-5?
LOINC code 77902-5 identifies "Right ventricular Minor axis at end diastole [Length] by US.2D.A4C". The right ventricular minor axis is measured in the apical four-chamber view as the distance between the lateral right atrial wall and interatrial septum, at the midatrial level defined by half of right atrial long axis. [PMID: 25559473]
What does 77902-5 measure?
This code measures Minor axis.end diastole in Heart.ventricle.right. 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.