Exercise capacity in patients with cystic fibrosis at 6 and 12 months after lung transplantation

Conclusions: Patients with CF after LT have a reduced maximal exercise capacity without ventilatory or cardiac limitations that persists despite the rehabilitative activity. Our findings showing a low work "efficiency" (low work/VO2 slope) suggest that the reduced exercise capacity could be attributable to muscle-related abnormality in oxygen metabolism in peripheral muscle
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Cystic fibrosis Source Type: research