Framingham CHF Criteria

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea?

Neck Vein Distention?

Rales?

Radiographic Cardiomegaly?

Acute Pulmonary Edema?

S3 Gallop?

Increased Central Venous Pressure (>16cm H20)?

Hepatojugular Reflux?

Weight Loss >9.90lbs or >4.5kg in 5 Days in Response to Treatment?

Bilateral Ankle Edema?

Nocturnal Cough?

Dyspnea on Ordinary Exertion?

Hepatomegaly?

Pleural Effusion?

Decrease in Vital Capacity by 1/3 from Maximum Recorded?

Tachycardia (Heart Rate >120 bpm)?

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The Framingham Heart Study criteria are 100% sensitive and 78% specific for identifying patients with congestive heart failure. Minor criteria are acceptable only if they cannot be attributed to another medical condition.

Published Literature & References:

[1]
McKee PA, Castelli WP, McNamara PM, Kannel WB.: The natural history of congestive heart failure: the Framingham study.New England Journal of Medicine 1971 December 23, 285 (26): 1441-6

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Published Literature & References:

[1]
McKee PA, Castelli WP, McNamara PM, Kannel WB.: The natural history of congestive heart failure: the Framingham study.New England Journal of Medicine 1971 December 23, 285 (26): 1441-6