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  • Person—electrocardiogram change type, code N

Person—electrocardiogram change type, code N

Definition

The type of change to the heart rhythm seen on the person's electrocardiogram (ECG), as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—electrocardiogram change type, code N

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Electrocardiogram change type code N ".
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 8 No changes
7 Non-specific
6 Bundle branch block (BBB)
5 Significant Q waves
4 T-wave inversion >= 1 mm (0.1 mV)
3 ST-segment depression >= 0.5 mm (0.05 mV) in >= 2 contiguous leads (includes reciprocal changes)
2 ST-segment elevation >= 2 mm (0.2 mV) in >= 2 contiguous chest leads
1 ST-segment elevation >= 1 mm (0.1 mV) in >= 2 contiguous limb leads
Supplementary Values 9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

More than one code may be recorded.

Record all that apply (codes 7, 8 and 9 are excluded from multiple coding).

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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