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. 2011 Nov 24;4(4):377–386.

Table 2.

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Functional Classification of Stable Angina (according to [10])

Class Canadian Cardiovascular Society Functional Classification
I Ordinary physical activity does not cause angina, such as walking and climbing stairs. Angina with strenuous or rapid or prolonged exertion at work or recreation.
II Slight limitation of ordinary activity. 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 2 blocks on the level and climbing more than one flight of ordinary stairs at a normal pace and in normal conditions.
III Marked limitation of ordinary physical activity. Walking one to two blocks on the level and climbing one flight of stairs in normal conditions and at normal pace.
IV Inability to carry on any physical activity without discomfort - anginal syndrome may be present at rest.