staging for heart failure

Heart failure staging classifies how advanced the condition is, helping guide treatment. It ranges from Stage A, where someone is at high risk but has no symptoms, to Stage D, where symptoms are severe and require specialized treatments or devices. Stage B indicates structural heart changes but no symptoms; Stage C means experiencing symptoms like fatigue or shortness of breath with activity. Knowing the stage helps doctors tailor care, monitor progression, and decide on interventions to improve quality of life and prognosis.