Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
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چکیده
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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Mayo Clinic proceedings
دوره 81 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006