Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classifications of Angina Pectoris
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C.C.S. Class I
Ordinary physical activity does not cause angina, such as walking, climbing stairs. Angina occurs with strenuous, rapid or prolonged exertion at work or recreation.
C.C.S. Class II
Slightly limited ordinary physical activities; angina occurs on walking or climbing stairs rapidly, walking uphill, walking or stair climbing after meals, or in cold, or in wind, or under emotional stress, or only during the few hours after awakening. Walking more than two blocks on the same level and climbing more than one flight of ordinary stairs at a normal pace and in normal condition.
C.C.S. Class III
Marked limitations of ordinary physical activity; angina occurs on walking one to two blocks on the same level and climbing one flight of stairs in normal conditions and at a normal pace.
C.C.S. Class IV
Inability to carry on any physical activity without any discomfort; angina symptoms may present at rest.
References
- Hurst’s Heart Disease, Fuster V, 12th edition, 2008
Additional Resources
- Another frequently used functional classification of cardiovascular disease is the New York Heart Association Functional Classification for grading dyspnea and heart failure.
- http://www.ccs.ca - Canadian Cardiovascular Society
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