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NYHA CLASSIFICATION FOR DECISION-MAKING IN HEART FAILURE: TIME TO REASSESS?
Post-Graduate Program in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Medical School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Cardiovascular Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre; Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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The NYHA classification, established in 1921, categorizes heart failure patients into four classes based on their symptoms and limitations during physical activity. Despite its simplicity and prognostic value, recent advancements in heart failure treatment have raised questions about the classification's effectiveness, particularly for patients with reduced ejection fraction. The document explores the limitations of the NYHA classification in clinical trials and suggests that patient-reported outcomes may provide a more accurate assessment of health status.
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