New York Heart Association classification of heart failure

Classification

• class 1
  • uncompromised
  • good prognosis
• class 2
  • slight limitation in physical activity
  • prognosis good with therapy
• class 3:
  • moderate-marked limitation in physical activity
  • 3A: symptoms less with ordinary activity
  • 3B: symptoms with minimal exertion
  • prognosis fair with therapy
• class 4
  • severely compromised
  • unable to perform any physical activity without symptoms
  • prognosis guarded despite therapy
  • a hospice qualifying diagnosis if optimally medically managed

Additional terms

• heart failure (HF)
• Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire