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. 2024 Jan 11;42(11):1265–1277. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.01796

TABLE A1.

Modified Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v4.03 Grades of Cardiomyopathy

Grade Definition
Grade 1 Not applicable
Grade 2 Resting EF <50%-40%; 10%-19% absolute drop from baseline
Grade 3 Resting EF 39%-20%; >20% absolute drop from baseline; medication indicated or initiated
Grade 4 Resting EF <20%; refractory or poorly controlled heart failure due to drop in ejection fraction; on medical management; intervention such as ventricular assist device, intravenous vasopressor support, or heart transplant indicated
Grade 5 Death

Abbreviation: EF, ejection fraction.