A patient who has structural heart disease and no signs or symptoms of heart failure is said to be in which ACC/AHA stage of heart failure?

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According to the ACC/AHA staging system for heart failure, Stage B includes patients who have structural heart disease but have no signs or symptoms of heart failure. Stage A includes patients who are at high risk for developing heart failure with no structural heart disease or symptoms. Stage C includes patients with current or prior symptoms of heart failure. Stage D includes patients with end-stage heart failure requiring specialized interventions such as mechanical circulatory support or transplant.

A Patient Who Has Structural Heart Disease and No Signs