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. 2010 Jul 1;10(16):1–80.

Table 21: Impact of revascularization on exercise capacity.

Author, Year Mean Exercise Capacity (METS)
Viable Myocardium Non-Viable Myocardium
Pre-revasc. Post-revasc. Pre-revasc. Post-revasc.
Marwick et al., 1999 (62) 4.6±1.5 5.6±1.4 5.9±2.8 6.3±2.8
Marwick et al., 1992 (49) 5.6±2.7 7.5±1.7 6.5±2.8 8.2±2.2

METS refers to metabolic equivalents; revasc., revascularization