Killip Class | Clinical Description |
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Class 1 | No clinical signs of heart failure |
Class 2 | Signs of mild to moderate HF (e.g., S3 gallop, rales < 50% lung field) |
Class 3 | Acute pulmonary edema (rales > 50% lung field, severe respiratory distress) |
Class 4 | Cardiogenic shock |