CARDIAC STRESS TESTS-CPX

SUMMARY

1. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) measures ventilation, O₂ & CO₂ concentrations during exercise (stationary bicycle/treadmill) and is the gold standard aerobic exercise test.
2. Indication: systolic heart failure, pre-transplant assessment & unexplained exertional dyspnoea.

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