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Review
. 2006 Dec;81(12):1603-11.
doi: 10.4065/81.12.1603.

Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Richard V Milani  1 , Carl J Lavie, Mandeep R Mehra, Hector O Ventura
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Review

Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Richard V Milani et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Dec.

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.

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