Killip Classification
This classification predicts risk of mortality after a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI.)
Class 1 – absence of congestive heart failure – 6% risk of mortality.
Class 2 – presence of an S3 murmur and/or bibasilar rales – 17% risk of mortality.
Class 3 – presence of pulmonary edema – 30-40% risk of mortality.
Class 4 – presence of cardiogenic shock – 60-80% risk of mortality.
