Diagnostic Validity of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing for Screening Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conclusion:
The present study validates the use of CPX parameters such as
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O2peak and
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O2/HR as a diagnostic tool for correctly identifying PH in COPD patients. Therefore, CPX may be used as an adjunct to echocardiographic measurement of PH where there is unavailability of equipment and expertise.
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Source Type: research
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