Between Metrics and Measures: KCCQ, CPET, and HF Prognosis

Introduction: Various tools and measurements are thoroughly used to assess the impact of Heart Failure (HF) therapy prognosis. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) is an objective assessment used to assess patients ’ response to exercise by measuring many cardiac parameters. Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) in the same vein provides a useful tool to evaluate treatment effectiveness through comparison of scores before and after therapy. This case is reported about a patient with HFrEF, whose co ndition was assessed using KCCQ and CPET.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research