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Electrocardiogram—bundle-branch block status, code N

Definition

The bundle-branch block status identified on a person's electrocardiogram (ECG), as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Electrocardiogram—bundle-branch block status, code N

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Bundle-branch block status code N ".
Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 New
2 Pre-existing
3 Uncertain timing
Supplementary Values 9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:
To determine the bundle-branch block status, compare the current ECG to the preceding or most recently available ECG.

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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