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Terumo Heart NYHA ACC AHA
Terumo Heart NYHA ACC AHA
The NYHA classifies heart failure into classes based on functional limitations and
severity.
Class
Patient Syptoms
Class I
(Normal)
Class II
(Mild)
Class III
(Moderate)
Marked limitation in physical activity due to symptoms even during lessthan-ordinary activity. Comfortable only at rest.
Class IV
(Severe)
Stage
Description
A
(High risk for developing CHF)
B
(Asymptomatic HF)
C
(Symptomatic HF)
D
(Refractory end-stage HF)