Table 2.
Attributes and levels for heart failure diagnosis—clinical signs.
| Attributes and Levels |
|---|
| Age |
| <60 |
| 60–69 |
| >70 |
| Smoker status |
| Non-smoker |
| Former |
| Current |
| Other |
| Pain of discomfort in the chest |
| Palpitations |
| Visible jugular veins in the neck area |
| Family history of cardiovascular problems |
| No |
| Yes |
| Comorbidities (i.e., diabetes, hypertension) |
| No |
| Yes |
| Body Mass Index |
| Underweight |
| Normal |
| Overweight |
| Obese |
| Dyspnea |
| No |
| Yes |
| Reduced tolerance to physical effort |
| No |
| Yes |
| Persistent coughing or wheezing |
| Possible |
| Yes |
| Lack of appetite or nausea |
| No |
| Yes |
| Confusion |
| No |
| Yes |
| Edema |
| No |
| Yes |
| Heart rate |
| Decreased |
| Stable |
| Increased |
| Orthopnea |
| No |
| Yes |
| Unusual fatigue |
| No |
| Yes |