killip_classification: Killip Classification for Heart Failure in Acute MI

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Killip Classification for Heart Failure in Acute MI

Description

Retrieves the clinical description and estimated mortality risk for the Killip Classification. This system stratifies patients with acute myocardial infarction based on the severity of heart failure presentation, ranging from no signs of failure (Class I) to cardiogenic shock (Class IV).

Usage

killip_classification(class_grade)

Arguments

class_grade

Numeric (1-4). The Killip Class assigned to the patient. 1: No evidence of heart failure. 2: Findings consistent with mild-to-moderate heart failure (S3 gallop, rales < half lung fields, elevated JVD). 3: Frank pulmonary edema. 4: Cardiogenic shock.

Value

A list containing:

Killip_Class	The formatted class string.
Clinical_Findings	Description of the physical exam findings associated with the class.
Estimated_30_Day_Mortality	Estimated mortality risk based on the original 1967 data.

References

Killip T 3rd, Kimball JT. Treatment of myocardial infarction in a coronary care unit. A two year experience with 250 patients. Am J Cardiol. 1967;20(4):457-464. doi:10.1016/0002-9149(67)90023-9

Examples

# Example 1: Class I (No HF)
killip_classification(1)

# Example 2: Class IV (Cardiogenic Shock)
killip_classification(4)

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