Practical Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Children
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-2191-0518The use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in pediatrics provides
critical insights into potential physiological causes of unexplained
exercise-related complaints or symptoms, as well as specific pathophysiological
patterns based on physiological responses or abnormalities. Furthermore, CPET
helps evaluate exercise performance in children with chronic
(lung/heart) diseases. For instance, it can ascertain any adverse
reaction to exercise and estimate the effects of specific treatment measures. It
affords a global assessment of the pathophysiological patterns, responses and
abnormalities to exercise that is inadequately reflected by resting lung
function and/or cardiac function assessment. Clinical interpretation of
the results of a CPET in pediatrics requires specific knowledge regarding
pathophysiological responses and interpretative strategies that can be adapted
to address concerns specific to the child’s medical condition or
disability. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart,
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Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Takken, Tim Hulzebos, Erik H. Tags: Review Source Type: research