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LOINC Code 59129-7: Left ventricular E-wave/A-wave by US

59129-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular E-wave/A-wave by US in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component E wave/A wave. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component E wave/A wave. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Left ventricular E-wave/A-wave by US
  • E wave/A wave
  • The E to A ratio using a TDI waveform instead of MV. Standard TDI diastology calculation.
  • Atrial wave; A-wave; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Early wave; Echography; E-wave; Heart Disease; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; LT; LV; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Velocity ratio; Ventricular

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Left ventricular E-wave/A-wave by USLV E-wave/A-wave USE wave/A waveCARD.USVelRtoPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59129-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft ventricular E-wave/A-wave by US
DescriptionE wave/A wave
Short nameLV E-wave/A-wave US
ComponentE wave/A wave
PropertyVelRto
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsratio
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.32
Last changed2.54

Part names

E wave/A waveVelRtoPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUSVelocity RatioPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - leftUltrasound

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