Table 1. Modified Ross Score.
| 0 | +1 | +2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaphoresis | Head only | Head & body a | Head & body b | |
| Tachypnea | Rare | Several times | Frequent | |
| Physical examination | Breathing | Normal | Retractions | Dyspnea |
| Respiratory rate, breathes/min | 0–1 y | <50 | 50–60 | >60 |
| 1–6 y | <35 | 35–45 | >45 | |
| 7–10 y | <25 | 25–35 | >35 | |
| 11–14 y | <18 | 18–28 | >28 | |
| Heart rate, beats/min | 0–1 y | <160 | 160–170 | >170 |
| 1–6 y | <105 | 105–115 | >115 | |
| 7–10 y | <90 | 90–100 | >100 | |
| 11–14 y | <80 | 80–90 | >90 | |
| Hepatomegaly size, cm | <2 | 2–3 | >3 |
Total score: 0–2 (no HF), 3–6 (mild HF), 7–9 (moderate HF), 10–12 (severe HF)
a At exertion
b at rest