Heart Failure Severity

    Researchedby:
    Bill Willis
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Heart failure severity is commonly measured using the physician-reported New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification system. Classes range from I (no limitations for physical activity) to IV (symptoms of heart failure even at rest, discomfort during any physical activity).

    Heart Failure Severity falls under the Cardiovascular Health category.

    188 participants in 3 trials

    Examine Database: Heart Failure Severity

    InterventionGradeEffectDetail
    Sauna
    B

    Examine Database References

    1. Sauna - Tei C, Imamura T, Kinugawa K, Inoue T, Masuyama T, Inoue H, Noike H, Muramatsu T, Takeishi Y, Saku K, Harada K, Daida H, Kobayashi Y, Hagiwara N, Nagayama M, Momomura S, Yonezawa K, Ito H, Gojo S, Akaishi M, Miyata M, Ohishi M, Waon Therapy for Managing Chronic Heart Failure　- Results From a Multicenter Prospective Randomized WAON-CHF Study.Circ J.(2016)
    2. Sauna - Kihara T, Biro S, Ikeda Y, Fukudome T, Shinsato T, Masuda A, Miyata M, Hamasaki S, Otsuji Y, Minagoe S, Akiba S, Tei CEffects of repeated sauna treatment on ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure.Circ J.(2004-Dec)
    3. Sauna - Basford JR, Oh JK, Allison TG, Sheffield CG, Manahan BG, Hodge DO, Tajik AJ, Rodeheffer RJ, Tei CSafety, acceptance, and physiologic effects of sauna bathing in people with chronic heart failure: a pilot report.Arch Phys Med Rehabil.(2009-Jan)