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What is the maximum MET for Class I heart disease?
What is the maximum MET for Class I heart disease?
- 4.5
- 6.5 (correct)
- 1.5
- 3.0
What are the characteristics of Class II heart disease?
What are the characteristics of Class II heart disease?
- Inability to carry out physical activity without discomfort
- Marked activity limitation
- Slight activity limitations (correct)
- No limits on activity
What is the maximum MET for Class III heart disease?
What is the maximum MET for Class III heart disease?
- 3.0 (correct)
- 4.5
- 1.5
- 6.5
Which class of heart disease has an inability to carry out physical activity without discomfort?
Which class of heart disease has an inability to carry out physical activity without discomfort?
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What is the maximum MET for Class II heart disease?
What is the maximum MET for Class II heart disease?
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What symptoms are associated with Class II heart disease during ordinary activity?
What symptoms are associated with Class II heart disease during ordinary activity?
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What is the maximum MET for Class IV heart disease?
What is the maximum MET for Class IV heart disease?
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Study Notes
Heart Disease Classification
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Class I
- No activity limitations.
- Asymptomatic, with no complaints present.
- Maximum MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value of 6.5.
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Class II
- Slight limitations in physical activity.
- Comfortable at rest, but ordinary activities can cause fatigue, pain, dyspnea (shortness of breath), or palpitations.
- Maximum MET value of 4.5.
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Class III
- Marked limitations in physical activity.
- Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity may cause fatigue, chest pain, palpitations, or dyspnea.
- Maximum MET value of 3.0.
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Class IV
- Inability to perform any physical activity without discomfort.
- Maximum MET value of 1.5.
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