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New York Heart Association classification of heart failure

Classification: 1) class 1 a) uncompromised b) good prognosis 2) class 2 a) slight limitation in physical activity b) prognosis good with therapy 3) class 3: - moderate-marked limitation in physical activity - 3A: symptoms less with ordinary activity - 3B: symptoms with minimal exertion - prognosis fair with therapy 4) class 4 a) severely compromised b) unable to perform any physical activity without symptoms c) prognosis guarded despite therapy d) a hospice qualifying diagnosis if optimally medically managed

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heart failure (HF) Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire

References

  1. Current Pocket Reference 1997, Pharmacopoeia & Medical Notes, Shepherd/Whalen, Specialty Cards, Norman, OK
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 17. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2015