The Utility of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing for the Prediction of Outcomes in Ambulatory Children With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Conclusions: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is feasible in children with DCM and is useful to predict outcomes. The finding of lower exercise capacity and lower blood pressure response should prompt closer follow-up. In those with serial testing, a decline in exercise capacity may be a marker of clinical deterioration.
Source: Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Original Clinical Science-General Source Type: research