Value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in interstitial lung diseases

Conclusions: CPET proved a valuable tool in detailing the pathophysiology of ED in our ILD patients. Peripheral muscle deconditioning was a frequent finding that would have otherwise remained unaddressed.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cintrao Samouco, G. A., Natal, R., Costa, J., Carrico, A. F., Fernandes, A. F., Vaz Rodrigues, L. Tags: Clinical respiratory physiology, exercise and functional imaging Source Type: research