S10L2 - Investigations And Mangement Of Heart Failure

Question 1

How is heart failure classified?

Answer 1

NYHA functional classification

Question 2

What is Class I on NYHA functional classification

Answer 2

No symptomatic limitation of physical activity

Question 3

What is class II on the NYHA functional classification?

Answer 3

Slight limitation to physical activity
Ordinary physical activity results in symptoms
No symptoms at rest

Question 4

What is Class iii NYHA classification?

Answer 4

Marked limitation of physical activity
Symptoms appear in slight activity
No symptoms at rest

Question 5

What is class IV on the NYHA classification?

Answer 5

Inability to carry out any physical activity without symptoms
May have symptoms at rest
Discomfort increases with any degree of physical activity