94120-3
ClinicalOxygen consumption (VO2)/Heart rate --peak during exercise
Definition
The peak oxygen pulse is the maximum oxygen consumption corrected for heart rate. The peak O2 pulse is correlated with stroke volume and is a predictor of cardiac mortality in patients with heart failure. [PMID: 14996584]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Oxygen consumption/Heart rate^peak during exercise
Property
VRat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CARDIO-PULM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Peak oxygen pulse
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94120-3?
LOINC code 94120-3 identifies "Oxygen consumption (VO2)/Heart rate --peak during exercise". The peak oxygen pulse is the maximum oxygen consumption corrected for heart rate. The peak O2 pulse is correlated with stroke volume and is a predictor of cardiac mortality in patients with heart failure. [PMID: 14996584]
What does 94120-3 measure?
This code measures Oxygen consumption/Heart rate^peak during exercise in ^Patient. It belongs to the CARDIO-PULM 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.