Definition
Representation
Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors | ||
2 | Angiotensin II (A2) receptor blockers | |||
3 | Beta blockers | |||
4 | Calcium antagonists | |||
8 | None of the above | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Use this code for ACE inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril and trandolapril).
CODE 2 Angiotensin II (A2) receptor blockers
Use this code for Angiotensin II receptor blockers (candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan and telmisartan).
CODE 3 Beta blockers
Use this code for Beta blockers (atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, oxprenolol, pindolol, propranolol and sotalol).
CODE 4 Calcium antagonists
Use this code for Calcium antagonists ( amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, lercanidipine, nifedipine and verapamil).
CODE 8 None of the above
This code is used when none of the listed medications is being taken by the person.
CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described
This code should only be used in situations where it is not practicable to ask the questions.
References
Related content
Relation | Count |
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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |