Functional classification of Cardiac disease
| The New York Heart Association Functional Classification of Cardiac Disease | |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | No functional limitation |
| Class 2 | Symptoms on extra exertion i.e. mild heart failure |
| Class 3 | Symptoms on ordinary physical activity i.e. moderate heart failure |
| Class 4 | Symptoms at rest or on minimal exertion i.e. severe heart failure and severe functional limitation |
This classification is now in common use.
