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Physiological testing 34
Types of exercise tests 36
Bruce exercise testing 37
Metabolic exercise testing 38
Exercise testing provides objective evidence of performance in cardiac disease. There are many testing protocols available but they usually involve incremental increase in exercise either on a treadmill or an exercise bike. Metabolic or cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPEX) measures ventilation and the inspired and expired oxygen (O...
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Subjects: Cardiovascular Medicine
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