| Format/length: | n1 | 
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | See AMI ADMISSION DIAGNOSIS | 
| Default Codes: | 
Notes:
This is a working diagnosis at the time of admission. The primary purpose is to identify those patients who are admitted with a diagnosis of definite (ST elevation MI). Do not change Admission diagnosis on the basis of further ECGs or enzymes/markers.
Central Cardiac Audit Database (CCAD) item name:
 Admission Diagnosis
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| plural | AMI ADMISSION DIAGNOSES | 

