Killip class

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Killip Class

The Killip Class (pronounced: KI-lip klæs) is a system used in medicine to categorize patients based on the severity of their heart failure following a myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack. This classification system was first proposed by Dr. Kimball Killip and John T. Kimball in 1967.

Etymology

The term "Killip Class" is named after Dr. Kimball Killip, a cardiologist who, along with John T. Kimball, first described the classification system in a paper published in the American Heart Journal in 1967.

Classification

The Killip Class is divided into four categories, each representing a different level of severity of heart failure:

  • Killip Class I: No clinical signs of heart failure.
  • Killip Class II: Rales or crackles in the lungs, an S3, and elevated jugular venous pressure — all signs of mild to moderate heart failure.
  • Killip Class III: Acute pulmonary edema, a severe form of heart failure.
  • Killip Class IV: Cardiogenic shock or hypotension, and evidence of peripheral vasoconstriction (oliguria, cyanosis, and sweating).

Usage

The Killip Class is used by medical professionals to assess the severity of heart failure in patients who have had a myocardial infarction. It helps to predict the prognosis and guide treatment decisions.

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