This item has been retired and is not recommended for use by any registration authority.
Definition
A code set representing whether a person is being treated for hypertension using antihypertensive medication.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes - currently being treated for hypertension using antihypertensive medication | ||
| 2 | No - not currently being treated for hypertension using antihypertensive medication | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record whether or not on treatment for hypertension.
Only record yes if on an antihypertensive medication for their blood pressure.
References
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |