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This week's topic is heart failure
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Presentation & Guideline
Heart Failure
Dr L Mulligan
IMT2
European Society of Cardiology Acute & Chronic Heart Failure
Scoring System
New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification
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Class I: No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, dyspnoea
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Class II: Slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnoea
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Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnoea.
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Class IV: Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of heart failure at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort increases.