88003-9
ClinicalTOAST Classification of subtypes of acute ischemic stroke
Definition
A systematic way of diagnosing the sub-types of ischemic stroke was developed as part of the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST). Intervention for stroke patients must occur quickly and sometimes before diagnostic testing can be completed, and the TOAST classification gives clinicians a way to categorize the probable stroke sub-type based on clinical and imaging findings before definitive diagnostic testing is completed. [PMID:7678184] Since its publication in 1993, the TOAST classification has been used extensively in research and especially therapeutic studies related to stroke. In addition, its classification of probable small versus large vessel disease may help guide treatment decisions. [PMID: 16146496]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Acute ischemic stroke subtype
Property
Class
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
TOAST
Details
Class
CARD.PROC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
TOAST Classification
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88003-9?
LOINC code 88003-9 identifies "TOAST Classification of subtypes of acute ischemic stroke". A systematic way of diagnosing the sub-types of ischemic stroke was developed as part of the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST). Intervention for stroke patients must occur quickly and sometimes before diagnostic testing can be completed, and the TOAST classification gives clinicians a way to categorize the probable stroke sub-type based on clinical and imaging findings before definitive diagnostic testing is completed. [PMID:7678184] Since its publication in 1993, the TOAST classification has been used extensively in research and especially therapeutic studies related to stroke. In addition, its classification of probable small versus large vessel disease may help guide treatment decisions. [PMID: 16146496]
What does 88003-9 measure?
This code measures Acute ischemic stroke subtype in ^Patient. 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.