ACC/AHA Stages of HF Calculator

ACC/AHA Stages of Heart Failure

Patient Information

Patient Name

Date of Birth

Patient ID / MRN

Staging Checklist

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Hypertension Stage A Diabetes Mellitus Stage A ASCVD, CAD, or PAD Stage A Obesity Stage A Family History of Cardiomyopathy Stage A History of Cardiotoxic Drug Use Stage A Structural Heart Disease (e.g., LVH, prior MI, low EF, valve disease) Stage B Evidence of Increased Filling Pressures Stage B Elevated Biomarkers (BNP or Troponin) w/ risk factors Stage B Current or Prior Symptoms of HF (e.g., dyspnea, fatigue, edema) Stage C Refractory HF symptoms at rest despite maximal medical therapy Stage D Requiring advanced support (e.g., LVAD, transplant, continuous inotropes) Stage D

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Interpretation

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Disclaimer: This tool is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is based on the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. Staging is progressive and does not reverse, even if symptoms improve.