Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing adds important additional information to that provided by the standard exercise test. In particular, cardiopulmonary exercise testing provides precise determination of aerobic capacity, the causes of dyspnea with exertion, and prognosis in patients with systolic heart failure. This review provides basic, practical information about cardiopulmonary exercise testing for the clinician.
Medical subject headings
- Exercise Test
- Heart Failure
- Oxygen Consumption