Definition
The number of angina episodes experienced by a person in the 24 hours preceding presentation to the hospital, including the current episode.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—count of angina episodes
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyAngina episodes count
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Value DomainTotal number NNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total number NNN ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | NNN |
Maximum character length | 3 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 999 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Is the total number of distinct episodes of anginal pain that occurred in the 24 hours preceding presentation to the hospital, including the current episode for which the person presented to hospital.
An episode of angina may include chest pain (which may spread to either or both shoulders, the back, neck, jaws or down the arm) or overwhelming shortness of breath.