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How can dr say stage 4 heart failure when patient has limited symptoms . ejection fraction 16?
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The NY Heart failure: classification system is based on symptoms regardless of EF. It is surprising that the patient does not have symptoms with an EF of 16 but not unheard of.
Answered 4/12/2021
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