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💡 Track NYHA class at every visit — it's your trend indicator
| Class | Limitation | Key Finding |
|---|---|---|
| I | None | Ordinary activity OK |
| II | Slight | Ordinary activity causes symptoms |
| III | Marked | Less than ordinary activity causes symptoms |
| IV | Severe | Symptoms at rest |
Class II → III = early decompensation. Don't wait for Class IV.
Ask: "How far can you walk compared to last week?"