11th May 2025

A 52-year-old woman attends general practice due to worsening breathlessness.

A 52-year-old woman attends general practice due to worsening breathlessness. She has a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. She denies symptoms at rest and says she can move around her house with ease but has recently been struggling with more exertional activities such as doing her shopping and housework, which make her feel breathless and dizzy. She has also noticed some swelling of her ankles. Which of the following answers represents the WHO functional class status of this patient? 

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