Table 21.10-1. INTERMACS profiles and patient characteristics

Profile

Characteristics

INTERMACS 1

Critical cardiogenic shock

INTERMACS 2

Progressive decline despite IV inotropic support

INTERMACS 3

Stable on inotropes or inotrope dependent

INTERMACS 4

Frequent flyer

INTERMACS 5

Housebound

INTERMACS 5

Exertion limited

INTERMACS 7

Advanced NYHA class III symptoms

INTERMACS, Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support; IV, intravenous; NYHA, New York Heart Association.