What are the 4 stages of heart failure?

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Stage 1- ordinary physical activity doesnt cause dyspnea, fatigue or palpitation , Stage 2- comfortable at rest , but ordinary physical activity causes dyspnea, fatigue or palpitation , Stage 3- - comfortable at rest , but less than ordinary physical activity causes dyspnea, fatigue or palpitation . Stage 4- uncomfortable at rest , unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort.

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