6th March 2024

A 72-year-old man with an ejection fraction of 42% is reviewed in the heart failure clinic.

A 72-year-old man with an ejection fraction of 42% is reviewed in the heart failure clinic. He is comfortable at rest but reports dyspnoea and palpitations during ordinary physical activity. Using the NYHA functional classification, what class of heart failure do his symptoms suggest? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.