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Person—heart rhythm type, code N[N]

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Definition

The type of rhythm associated with the beating of the heart as determined from the electrocardiogram (ECG), as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—heart rhythm type, code N[N]

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Heart rhythm type code N[N] ".
Data Type String
Format N[N]
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Sinus rhythm
2 Atrial fibrillation
3 Atrial flutter
4 Second degree heart block
5 Complete heart block
6 Supraventricular tachycardia
7 Idioventricular rhythm
8 Ventricular tachycardia
9 Ventricular fibrillation
10 Paced
11 Other rhythm
Supplementary Values 99 Not stated/inadequately described

References


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