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Cardiology – ABIM
NYHA class
Question | Answer |
---|---|
No limitation of physical activity. | Class I (Mild) |
Slight limitation of physical activity. | Class II (Mild) |
Marked limitation of physical activity. | Class III (Moderate) |
Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. | Class IV (Severe) |
Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea (shortness of breath). | Class I (Mild) |
Comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. | Class II (Mild) |
Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. | Class III (Moderate) |
Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased. | Class IV (Severe) |