Baseline Characteristics
| Characteristic | Standard arm | PET arm |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 55 | 56 |
| Age (y) (mean ± SD) | 63.0 ± 10.8 | 64.9 ± 9.5 |
| Baseline ejection fraction (mean ± SD) | 24.6 ± 6.5 | 25.8 ± 6.9 |
| Creatinine (μmol/L) (mean ± SD) | 106.9 ± 30.8 | 107.2 ± 34.9 |
| Sex, male (n) | 44 (80%) | 40 (71%) |
| Diabetes (n) | 23 (42%) | 24 (43%) |
| Angiogram within prior 6 mo (n) | 32 (58%) | 33 (59%) |
| Prior myocardial infarction (n) | 47 (85%) | 40 (71%) |
| Prior coronary artery bypass grafting (n) | 7 (13%) | 7 (13%) |
| Angina (n) (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class ≥ 2) | 28 (51%) | 22 (39%) |
| Dyspnea (n) (New York Heart Association class ≥ 2) | 48 (87%) | 45 (80%) |
There were no statistically significant differences (all P > 0.10) in baseline parameters between groups.