Data Element Name: New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification

Collected For: ACHFOP-04

Definition: The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification provides a simple
way of classifying the extent of heart failure. It classifies patients in one of
four categories based on their limitations during physical activity; the
limitations/symptoms are in regards to normal breathing and varying
degrees in shortness of breath and or angina pain.
Suggested Data Is there documentation of the use of the NYHA Classification as an
Collection Question: assessment tool to measure the functional status for this patient?
Format:

Length 1
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Type: Alphanumeric
Occurs 1
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Allowable Values:

Y (Yes) There is documentation of the use of the NYHA Classification as

an assessment tool to measure the functional status for this patient.

N (No) There is no documentation of the use of the NYHA Classification as

an assessment tool to measure the functional status for this patient or
unable to determine from medical record documentation.
Notes for NYHA Classification - The Stages of Heart Failure:
Abstraction: 1. Class I - No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical
activity, e.g. shortness of breath when walking, climbing stairs etc.
2. Class II - Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina)
and slight limitation during ordinary activity.
3. Class III - Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even
during less-than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short distances (20—100
m).Comfortable only at rest.
4. Class IV - Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at
rest. Mostly bedbound patients.
5. No NYHA class listed or unable to determine.
Suggested Data  Discharge summary
Sources:  Outpatient medical record
Additional Notes:
Guidelines for Abstraction:
Inclusion Exclusion
None None