Framingham Chronic Heart Failure Diagnostic Criteria

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea?

Jugular Venous Distention?

Rales?

Radiographic Evidence of Cardiomegaly?

Acute Pulmonary Edema?

Third Heart Sound (S3)?

Increased Central Venous Pressure (>16cm H20)?

Positive Hepatojugular Reflux?

Weight Loss >9.90 lbs or >4.5 kg After 5 Days of Treatment?

Bilateral Ankle Edema?

Nocturnal Cough?

Dyspnea on Exertion?

Hepatomegaly?

Pleural Effusion?

Reduction of Vital Capacity to 1/3 of Maximum Vital Capacity?

Tachycardia (Heart Rate >120 bpm)?

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