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. 2017 Oct 4;1(3):bjgpopen17X101013. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen17X101013

Box 2. New York Heart Association classification.

NYHA Class Definition
I No limitations of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnoea
II Slight limitation of physical activity. Patients are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, breathlessness, or angina pectoris
III Marked limitation of physical activity. Although patients are comfortable at rest, less than ordinary activity will lead to symptoms
IV Inability to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of congestive cardiac failure are present even at rest. Increased discomfort with any physical activity