79966-8
ClinicalAscending thoracic aorta Diameter during systole by US 2D
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Diameter.systole
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Aorta.thoracic.ascending
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.2D
Details
Class
CARD.US.DICOM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
ATA Diam sys 2D US
Related Names
2D USAOAo ascAorticATACARD.USCARD.US.DICOMCardioCardiologyDIADiamdiam SDiam sysEchographyHeart DiseaseLengthPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSonogramSonographSonographySysSystThoraxULSUltrasoundUltrasound - 2-dimensional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79966-8?
LOINC code 79966-8 identifies "Ascending thoracic aorta Diameter during systole by US 2D". It measures Diameter.systole in Aorta.thoracic.ascending.
What does 79966-8 measure?
This code measures Diameter.systole in Aorta.thoracic.ascending. It belongs to the CARD.US.DICOM 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.