CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING

Course overview

CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) IS A DIAGNOSTIC MODALITY USED TO EVALUATE A PATIENT'S FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY. THE TEST CAN PROVIDE A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BOTH CARDIAC AND PULMONARY DISEASE PROCESSES, WHILE ALSO AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. THIS ACTIVITY PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING, ITS PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS, USE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO HEALTH PREVENTION.