From: Chapter 7, Heart failure
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Class | Classification |
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I | No limitation of physical activity. No shortness of breath, fatigue, or heart palpitations with ordinary physical activity. |
II | Slight limitation of physical activity. Shortness of breath, fatigue, or heart palpitations with ordinary physical activity, but patients are comfortable at rest. |
III | Marked limitation of activity. Shortness of breath, fatigue, or heart palpitations with less than ordinary physical activity, but patients are comfortable at rest. |
IV | Severe to complete limitation of activity. Shortness of breath, fatigue, or heart palpitations with any physical exertion and symptoms appear even at rest. |
From: Chapter 7, Heart failure
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