Common use of Cardiomyopathy Clause in Contracts

Cardiomyopathy. A definite diagnosis of cardiomyopathy by a cardiologist which results in permanently impaired ventricular function and resulting in permanent physical impairment of at least Class III of the New York Heart Association's classification of cardiac impairment. The diagnosis has to be supported by echocardiographic findings of compromised ventricular performance. The NYHA Classification of Cardiac Impairment for Class III and Class IV means the following: Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms. Class IV: Unable to engage in any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms may be present even at rest. Cardiomyopathy directly related to alcohol or drug abuse is excluded.

Cardiomyopathy. A definite diagnosis of cardiomyopathy by a cardiologist which results in permanently impaired ventricular function and resulting in permanent physical impairment of at least Class III of the New York Heart Association's classification of cardiac impairment. The diagnosis has to be supported by echocardiographic findings of compromised ventricular performance. The NYHA Classification of Cardiac Impairment for Class III and Class IV means the following: Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms. Class IV: Unable to engage in any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms may be present even at rest. Cardiomyopathy directly related to alcohol or drug abuse is excluded.