释义 |
Killip scale Killip scale Killip classification Cardiology A system used to stratify the severity of left ventricular dysfunction and determine clinical status of Pts post MI Killip classification Class 1 No rales, no 3rd heart sound Class 2 Rales in <1⁄2 lung field or presence of a 3rd heart sound Class 3 Rales in >1⁄2 lung field–pulmonary edema Class 4 Cardiogenic shock–determined clinically |