78953-7
ClinicalLeft ventricular apex Segmental wall motion by Cardiac angiogram
Definition
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends assessing left ventricular wall motion by angiography using a seven segment model with right and left anterior oblique views, compared to the 17 segment model the AHA recommends for assessing segmental wall motion by echocardiography. The seven segments of the left ventricle wall are as follows: 1) anterobasal wall; 2) anterolateral wall; 3) apical wall; 4) diaphragmatic or inferior wall; 5) posterobasal wall; 6) septal wall; and 7) posterolateral wall. [PMID: 1116248] When mapping be aware that the wall segments used in angiography are different from those in echocardiography and we have different LOINC codes for each method.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Segmental wall motion
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left.apex
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Angiogram
Details
Class
CARD.PROC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LV apex SWM by Angiogram
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78953-7?
LOINC code 78953-7 identifies "Left ventricular apex Segmental wall motion by Cardiac angiogram". The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends assessing left ventricular wall motion by angiography using a seven segment model with right and left anterior oblique views, compared to the 17 segment model the AHA recommends for assessing segmental wall motion by echocardiography. The seven segments of the left ventricle wall are as follows: 1) anterobasal wall; 2) anterolateral wall; 3) apical wall; 4) diaphragmatic or inferior wall; 5) posterobasal wall; 6) septal wall; and 7) posterolateral wall. [PMID: 1116248] When mapping be aware that the wall segments used in angiography are different from those in echocardiography and we have different LOINC codes for each method.
What does 78953-7 measure?
This code measures Segmental wall motion in Heart.ventricle.left.apex. It belongs to the CARD.PROC 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.