Killip Classification (Acute MI) — free guideline decision tool
Stratify acute MI by heart-failure findings with the Killip classification.
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Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
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Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Killip class | I — No clinical heart failure |
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→Killip classI
- Approx. in-hospital mortality：~5%
| Killip class | IV — Cardiogenic shock |
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→Killip classIV
- Approx. in-hospital mortality：~60–80%
Common questions
What is Killip Classification (Acute MI)?
Stratify acute MI by heart-failure findings with the Killip classification.
How is Killip Classification (Acute MI) calculated? What is the core formula?
Class I (no failure) to IV (cardiogenic shock); mortality rises steeply with class.
When is Killip Classification (Acute MI) used?
Early prognosis in acute myocardial infarction.
What are the key clinical points for Killip Classification (Acute MI)?
Class IV (shock) carries very high mortality. Bedside assessment, no labs needed. Signals need for intensive management.
What are the limits and cautions when using Killip Classification (Acute MI)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
How is Killip Classification (Acute MI) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Killip class I — No clinical heart failure → Result: Killip class I（Approx. in-hospital mortality: ~5%） Inputs: Killip class IV — Cardiogenic shock → Result: Killip class IV（Approx. in-hospital mortality: ~60–80%）
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Stratify acute MI by heart-failure findings with the Killip classification.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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