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What class is this? (NYHA) Functional Classification: No limitation of physical activity.
What class is this? (NYHA) Functional Classification: Slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.
What class is this? (NYHA) Functional Classification: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.
What class is this? (NYHA) Functional Classification: Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency at rest.
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This classification system, known as the ___________________, places you into one of four categories based on ____________________.
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Study Notes
New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classifications
- NYHA Functional Classification categorizes heart failure severity based on physical activity limits.
- Classifications range from Class I (no limitation) to Class IV (severe limitation).
Class I
- No physical activity limitations.
- Ordinary activities do not trigger fatigue, palpitations, or shortness of breath.
Class II
- Slight limitation present in physical activity.
- Comfortable at rest, but ordinary activities cause fatigue, palpitations, or dyspnea.
- Often referred to as "mild."
Class III
- Marked limitations in physical activity.
- Comfortable at rest, yet less than ordinary activities induce fatigue, palpitations, or dyspnea.
- Considered a "moderate" classification.
Class IV
- Inability to perform any physical activity without discomfort.
- Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency occur even at rest.
- Any physical activity exacerbates discomfort and is categorized as "severe."
Overview of the Classification System
- The NYHA classification system is crucial for assessing physical activity limitations in patients with heart conditions.
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Test your knowledge of the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classifications with these flashcards. Each card presents a classification level, prompting you to identify the corresponding class based on symptoms and physical activity limitations. This is a valuable resource for understanding heart failure classifications.
