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Recommendations Members of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society have recently issued a position statement on refractory angina (RFA).2 They have produced three recommendations: Collect accurate data on the incidence and prevalence of RFA in Canada To have a clear definition of RFA that reflects recent advancements in pain neuropathophysiology To have joint CCS and Canadian Pain Society (CPS) guidelines. The group are awaiting the results of a publicly funded study looking at the prevalence of angina six months after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). They are also hoping to establish a registry as part of a joint project with the CCS