Classes of Heart Failure
Healthcare professionals classify heart failure by the severity of symptoms and how much heart failure is currently affecting daily life.
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No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
Slight or mild limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
Slight or mild limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or shortness of breath.
Severe limitations, unable to carry on any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of heart failure at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort increases.
Severe limitations, unable to carry on any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of heart failure at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort increases.