Andrade et al reported criteria grading Chagas cardiomyopathy for the Latin American guideline for Chagas cardiomyopathy.
Parameters:
(1) ECG findings
(2) echocardiogram findings
(3) signs of CHF
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ECG Findings
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Echo Findings
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CHF Signs
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Class
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normal
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normal or NA; normal LVEF
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none
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A
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arrhythmia or conduction disorder
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mild contractile abnormalities; normal LVEF
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none
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B1
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NA
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decreased LVEF
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none
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B2
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NA
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decreased LVEF
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prior or current symptoms
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C
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NA
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decreased LVEF
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refractory; present at rest (NYHA IV)
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D
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