Which of the following is not a framingham major criteria for the diagnosis of hea failure ?
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: R Alagappan - Manual of Practical Medicine 4th Edition.pg no:164 Framingham Criteria for Diagnosis of CCF Major Criteria: Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea Neck vein distension Crackles - lung fields Cardiomegaly Acute pulmonary oedema Third hea sound - gallop Increased venous pressure (>16 cm H2O) Positive hepato-jugular reflex Minor Criteria: Extremity oedema Nocturnal cough Dyspnoea on exeion Hepatomegaly Pleural effusion Tachycardia (>120 bpm) Decreased vital capacity by 1/3