8424-4
ClinicalDescending thoracic aorta Systolic blood pressure
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Intravascular systolic
Property
Pres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Aorta.thoracic.descending
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BP.CENT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
DTA BP sys
Related Names
AOAorticBlood pressureBLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS.CENTRAL.MOLECBlood pressure systolicBPBP sysBP systolicCardioCardiologyDTAHeart DiseaseIntravenousIVPoint in timePressureQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSBPSys BPThorax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 8424-4?
LOINC code 8424-4 identifies "Descending thoracic aorta Systolic blood pressure". It measures Intravascular systolic in Aorta.thoracic.descending.
What does 8424-4 measure?
This code measures Intravascular systolic in Aorta.thoracic.descending. It belongs to the BP.CENT.MOLEC 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.