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Definition
Risk stratum of the patient presenting with clinical features consistent with an acute coronary syndrome defined by accompanying clinical, electrocardiogram (ECG) and biochemical features, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—acute coronary syndrome risk stratum
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyAcute coronary syndrome risk stratum
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Value DomainAcute coronary syndrome risk stratum code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Acute coronary syndrome risk stratum code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | with ST elevation (myocardial infarction) | ||
| 2 | with non-ST elevation ACS with high-risk features | |||
| 3 | with non-ST elevation ACS with intermediate-risk features | |||
| 4 | with non-ST elevation ACS with low-risk features | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not reported |
Comments
Guide for use:
Other clinical considerations influencing the decision to admit and investigate are not reflected in this metadata item. This metadata item is intended to simply provide a diagnostic classification at the time of, or within hours of clinical presentation.
Origin:
Management of Unstable Angina Guidelines - 2000, The National Heart Foundation of Australia, The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand MJA, 173 (Supplement) S65-S88 Antman, MD; et al.
The TIMI Risk Score for Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation MI JAMA. 2000; 284:835-842.