In ACC/AHA classification, which stage corresponds to structural heart disease with no symptoms?

In ACC/AHA classification, which stage corresponds to structural heart disease with no symptoms?

• A. Stage B: structural heart disease without symptoms.
• B. Stage A: high risk with no structural disease.
• C. Stage D: refractory HF requiring specialized interventions.
• D. Stage C: structural disease with prior or current symptoms.

Answer: (A)

Structural heart disease with no symptoms is captured in Stage B. This stage acknowledges that there are real anatomical or functional changes in the heart—such as prior a heart attack with left ventricular dysfunction, valvular disease, or cardiomyopathy—yet the patient does not have heart failure symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or edema. In contrast, Stage A covers people at high risk for developing structural heart disease but who currently have no structural changes. Stage C describes those with structural heart disease who have had or currently have HF symptoms. Stage D refers to advanced, refractory heart failure requiring specialized interventions. So the stage that fits structural heart disease without symptoms is Stage B.

Structural heart disease with no symptoms is captured in Stage B. This stage acknowledges that there are real anatomical or functional changes in the heart—such as prior a heart attack with left ventricular dysfunction, valvular disease, or cardiomyopathy—yet the patient does not have heart failure symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or edema.

In contrast, Stage A covers people at high risk for developing structural heart disease but who currently have no structural changes. Stage C describes those with structural heart disease who have had or currently have HF symptoms. Stage D refers to advanced, refractory heart failure requiring specialized interventions. So the stage that fits structural heart disease without symptoms is Stage B.