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| Level 1: Critical cardiogenic shock- “Crash and Burn” |
| Level 2: Progressive decline despite inotopic support- “Sliding on Inotropes” |
| Level 3: Stable but inotrope dependent- “Dependent Stability” |
| Level 4: Resting symptoms |
| Level 5: Exertion intolerant |
| Level 6: Exertion limited- “Walking wounded” |
| Level 7: Advanced NYHA III |
Modified from Stevensson et al., JHLT 2009,26(6):535-541.INTERMACS, Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support.
