| BP_SYSTOLIC_X - Systolic blood pressure of the patient, as received from data source |
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| General Notes |
| Uniform Values |
| State Specific Notes |
| General Notes |
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The data element BP_SYSTOLIC_X includes the diastolic blood pressure of the patient, as received from the data source. The original values have not been recoded into uniform HCUP values and are source-specific. |
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New York New York reports systolic blood pressure in mmHG taken at first patient contact after arrival with principal diagnosis of AMI. The values 888, 999, NA or N/A (Undocumented in Medical Chart, Unknown, Not Applicable), and blank, "0", "00", and "000" are recoded to missing. |
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