Activity Intolerance Post-PE: Use a CPET to Get Some Answers
Apr 15, 2025 · Aaron Holley, MD, writes that it takes a 'physiologic village' to create activity intolerance after pulmonary embolism, and argues for more use of cardiopulmonary …
Aficamten Updates in Two Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Trials
Sep 30, 2025 · In almost every CPET parameter measure, the beta blocker arm did horribly.” Masri said the FOREST-HCM trial is ongoing with a planned 5 years of follow-up.
Is It Deconditioning That Is Limiting Your Patient, or ... - Medscape
Apr 6, 2017 · A recent study published in the journal CHEST sought to add clarity to the distinction. Using a protocol combining CPET and stress TTE, the researchers identified gas …
In Long COVID, CPET Finds Abnormalities Other Tests Don't
Dec 6, 2021 · Dysfunctional breathing, hypocapnia, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome were seen in symptomatic patients post-acute COVID-19 despite normal chest …
Giant Leap for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Interpretation
Feb 18, 2021 · For cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), patients exercise on either a stationary bike or a treadmill. Cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic function are measured during …
Post-COVID Syndrome: Fatigue & Exercise Intolerance - Medscape
Oct 11, 2023 · Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as post-COVID syndrome or long COVID, is a nebulous condition associated with an array of symptoms. The most …
Unexplained Dyspnea and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Oct 20, 2025 · When none of these have diagnosed our patient, then we can send them for a CPET, or a cardiopulmonary exercise test. Essentially, this is a stress test of both the heart …
Exercise Testing May Not Aid Lung Surgery Risk Prediction
Oct 22, 2025 · Adding cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters does not significantly improve machine learning-based prediction of postoperative pulmonary/cardiovascular complications in …
No Evidence Supports Using Graded Exercise for ME/CFS
Oct 31, 2025 · In fact, PEM has been well-documented in ME/CFS research showing abnormal biological responses after exertion as assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET; …
ME/CFS Experts Express 'Dismay' at Aspects of NIH Study
Another complaint of Bateman and Yellman's and echoed on social media pertained to the use of just 1 day of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) rather than 2, which is how some prior …