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Classification
and Severity of Angina
Class I
No angina with
ordinary physical activity (e.g.,
walking, climbing stairs). Angina
with strenuous or prolonged
exertion.
Class II
Early-onset
limitation of ordinary activity
(e.g., walking rapidly or walking >2
blocks; climbing stairs rapidly or
climbing >1 flight); angina may be
worse after meals, in cold
temperatures, or with emotional
stress.
Class III
Marked limitation
of ordinary activity.
Class IV
Inability to
carry out any physical activity
without chest discomfort. Angina
occurs during rest.
Related
Criteria
References:
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Abrams J.
Clinical practice.
Chronic stable angina. N
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Sangareddi V,
Chockalingam A,
Gnanavelu G, Subramaniam
T, Jagannathan V,
Elangovan S. Canadian
Cardiovascular Society
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