New York heart ass classification

Question 1

Class I NYHA

Answer 1

No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity, e.g. shortness of breath when walking,
climbing stairs, etc

Question 2

Class II NYHA

Answer 2

Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight limitation during ordinary activity

Question 3

Class III NYHA

Answer 3

Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short
distances (20–100 m). Comfortable only at rest

Question 4

Class IV

Answer 4

Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at rest. Mostly bedbound patients.