Grade 2/6

What does "Grade 2/6" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Grade 2/6" is a term used in medicine to describe the severity of a condition, often a heart murmur. The number before the slash (2 in this case) indicates the intensity of the condition on a scale of 1 to 6, with 1 being very mild and 6 being very severe. So, a grade of 2/6 suggests a condition that is relatively mild. The number after the slash (6) simply represents the total points on the scale.

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