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❤️ Killip Classification (Acute MI)

Stratify acute MI by heart-failure findings with the Killip classification.

Killip Classification (Acute MI)

Killip class

When to use

Early prognosis in acute myocardial infarction.

How it works

Class I (no failure) to IV (cardiogenic shock); mortality rises steeply with class.

Key points

  • Class IV (shock) carries very high mortality.
  • Bedside assessment, no labs needed.
  • Signals need for intensive management.

References

Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.

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