Results of construct validity of Euroqol and MLHFQ using NHYA status as a comparator
| NYHA | EQ-5D INDEX SCORE (mean, 95% CI) | EQ-5D VAS SCORE | MLHFQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYHA 2 | 0.82 (0.766 to 0.88) | 70 (65.2 to 75) | 21 (16.7 to 21.21) |
| NYHA 3 | 0.77 (0.692 to 0.848) | 57 (49 to 65.2) | 40.4 (33.01 to 47.85) |
| NYHA 4 | 0.57 (0.33 to 0.815) | 51 (31.1 to 72.5) | 60 (43.78 to 77.12) |
| p Value | 0.056 | 0.007 (ANOVA) 0.02 (Kruskal-Wallis) | <0.001 |
ANOVA, analysis of variance; MLHFQ,Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire; NYHA, New York Heart Association; VAS, visual analogue score.