Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common, life-threatening condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment., Patients who survive an AMI must receive the best evidence-based care to improve survival and reduce recurrent cardiovascular events. Studies have shown patients with AMI and reduced exercise capacity have a worse prognosis than those with preserved functional capacity. Exercise capacity can be assessed using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) or, alternatively, the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Unlike the CPET, the 6MWT is simple and does not […]