Heart and Lungs. Heart and lung ailments are assessed with regard to the limiting of the functional capacity caused by the ailment, applying the following division into function groups:
Heart and Lungs. Heart and lung ailments are assessed with regard to the limiting of the functional capacity caused by the ailment, applying the following division into function groups: No limitation of physical activity 3 Minor limitation of physical activity. Symptoms appear only during strenuous activity 20 Considerable limitation of physical activity. Symptoms also appear during low levels of activity 45 Any form of physical activity produces symptoms, which can also be present during periods of rest 70 Steps are taken to support the division into functions by means of objective measurements for lung function, such as the forced exhalation volume in the first second, FEV 1.0. Assuming that the case is one of permanent reduction of FEV 1.0. FEV 1.0 of over 2 litres corresponds roughly to function group 1, FEV 1.0 of 1.5-2 litres corresponds roughly to function group 2, FEV 1.0 of about 1 litre corresponds roughly to function group 3, and FEV 1.0 of about 0.5 litre corresponds roughly to function group 4
Heart and Lungs. Heart and lung ailments are assessed with regard to the limiting of the fu nctiona capacity caused by the ailment, applying the following division into function gr 1. No limitation of physical activity 3
