Class IV heart defect

Class IV heart defect

A Class IV heart defect is a type of problem with a patient's heart whereby the condition of the heart is impaired or otherwise bad. Problems such as a hole in the heart, severe/minor heart attack, weak heart, malfunctioning of heart, etc. would all fall under this.


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