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. 2021 Sep 24;69(7):1270–1280. doi: 10.1136/jim-2021-002027

Table 3.

WHO functional classification of pulmonary hypertension10

NYHA/WHO functional class
Classifications Symptoms
Class I No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity.
Class II Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight limitation during ordinary activity.
Class III Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-than-ordinary activity. Comfortable only at rest.
Class IV Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at rest.