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  • 31/03/2021

What are the 4 stages of heart failure?

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Stage 1:Cardiac disease but no symptoms and no physical limitations in ordinary activity. Stage 2: Mild symptoms and slight limitation in physical activity. Stage 3: Siginificant limitation in physical activity due to symptoms, comfortable ony at rest. Stage 4: Severe limitaitons, symptoms even at rest.

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