Chest Pain / Angina Scale
It may be beneficial for some individuals to exercise with mild to moderate chest pain but check with your doctor first. If you have chest pain for the first time or your usual chest pain has changed you should check with your doctor before exercising.
1 | Mild, Barely Noticeable | Depending on your situation you may need to stop exercise or continue carefully. |
2 | Moderate, Bothersome | Depending on your situation you may need to stop exercise or continue carefully. |
3 | Severe, Very Uncomfortable | Stop exercise immediately. Take nitro if prescribed. Seek medical attention. |
4 | Most Severe Pain Ever Experienced | Stop exercise immediately. Take nitro if prescribed. Seek medical attention. |