A new review argues that cardiopulmonary exercise testing should become a standard tool for detecting and treating the hidden ...

Cardiopulmonary fitness assessment encompasses a range of methodologies designed to evaluate the integrated performance of the heart, lungs and circulatory system during exercise. The gold standard ...

Explore key principles and strengthen your skills in Sports Cardiology in this practical course. Work closely with experts as you learn to assess, interpret, and apply key diagnostic tools with ...

Question: I like to challenge myself physically, whether it’s working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I’ve heard about VO2 max testing. What could I gain from it? Answer: A VO2 max test measures ...

Echocardiography Echocardiography in association with CPX may provide a more thorough evaluation of CV and pulmonary physiology in patients with suspected PAH, although research is needed in this area ...

The overall survival after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), including those resulting from exertional events, improved over a 9-year period among young competitive athletes in the United States. However, ...

Exercise tolerance captures how efficiently the body delivers and utilizes oxygen during physical activity, making it a powerful indicator of functional capacity, disease burden, and response to ...