Layout for the Data File PATIENTS.TXT
| Variable Name | Description | Starting Column | Length | Variable Type | Valid Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATNO | Patient Number | 1 | 3 | Character | Numerals only |
| GENDER | Gender | 4 | 1 | Character | ‘M’ or ‘F’ |
| VISIT | Visit Date | 5 | 10 | MMDDYY10. | Any valid date |
| HR | Heart Rate | 15 | 3 | Numeric | Between 40 and 100 |
| SBP | Systolic Blood Pressure | 18 | 3 | Numeric | Between 80 and 200 |
| DBP | Diastolic Blood Pressure | 21 | 3 | Numeric | Between 60 and 120 |
| DX | Diagnosis Code | 24 | 3 | Character | 1 to 3 digit numeral |
| AE | Adverse Event | 27 | 1 | Character | ‘0’ or ‘1’ |
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