Which Heart Failure Classification should be assigned to a patient who experiences fatigue, palpitation, and/or dyspnea with minimal activity, but is comfortable at rest and shows objective evidence of moderate cardiovascular disease?
A) IIB
B) IIC
C) IIIB
D) IIIC

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The Heart Failure Classification of III is defined as patient symptoms of marked limitation of physical activity, comfort at rest, and fatigue, palpitation, and/or dyspnea with minimal activity. The Heart Failure Classification of C is defined as an objective assessment of evidence of moderate cardiovascular disease, marked limited physical activity due to symptoms, even during light activity, and comfort only at rest.

Which Heart Failure Classification Should Be Assigned to a Patient