Mean (SD) postoperative oxygen consumption on maximal exercise testing (V˙o 2max)
| No. of patients | V˙o2max (ml/min/kg) | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 6 | 15.5 (3.3) |
| 6 months | 5 | 16.9 (2.5) |
| 12 months | 3 | 15.1 (1.1) |
| 18 months | 1 | 17.6 |
| 24 months | 2 | 16.2 (2.7) |
| 36 months | 1 | 19.5 |
| 48 months | 1 | 19.5 |
| 60 months | 1 | 18.2 |