A classification has been proposed by Braunwald to facilitate the assignation of patients to a particular risk group. This classification takes into account the severity of symptoms, the clinical circumstances surrounding the anginal episode, and the intensity of treatment.

hr, hours; IAM, myocardial infarction; UA, unstable angina.

References:

1. Hamm CW, Braunwald E. A classification of unstable angina revisited. Circulation. 2000 Jul 4;102(1):118-22. [Medline]
2. Braunwald E. Unstable angina. A classification. Circulation. 1989 Aug;80(2):410-4. [Medline]

Created: August 08, 2005