Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Dissection of aorta [any part] |
French
|
Dissection de l'aorte [toute localisation] |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IX | Diseases of the circulatory system | |
| 2 | I70-I79 | Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries | |
| 3 | I71 | Aortic aneurysm and dissection | |
| 4 | I71.0 | Dissection of aorta [any part] |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicardipine |
Nicardipine is a second generation slow calcium channel inhibitor, and belongs to the phenyl-dihydropyridine group. Nicardipine has a greater selectivity for L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle than cardiac myocytes. Nicardipine produces smooth muscle relaxation and marked peripheral vasodilatation. |
