AHA activity guidelines for patients with congenital heart disease
| Category 1 | No limitation Activities include endurance training, athletic competition, contact sports |
| Category 2 | Moderate exercise Including regular exercise—for example, running, tennis, football, aerobics |
| Category 3 | Light exercise Including recreational swimming, cycling, golf |
| Category 4 | Moderate limitation Able to attend work, etc, but no regular physical exercise |
| Category 5 | Extreme limitation Housebound or wheelchair activities only |