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The Chester step test and Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) accurately assess group changes in peak aerobic power (V̇O₂ peak) after cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR). However, individual predictions are limited by wide agreement ranges.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Exercise Testing

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of peak aerobic power (V̇O₂ peak) is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR).
  • Submaximal tests and questionnaires are often used as alternatives to maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) due to feasibility and safety concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare changes in measured V̇O₂ peak via CPET with predicted V̇O₂ peak from submaximal tests and the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) following a 12-week CR program.
  • To evaluate the validity and reliability of different V̇O₂ peak estimation methods for assessing CR outcomes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty adults with CVD completed a 12-week CR program, undergoing CPET, DASI, and three submaximal tests (modified Bruce treadmill, Astrand-Ryhming cycle ergometer, Chester step) at baseline and follow-up.
  • Tests were performed in a random order, and completion rates, adverse events, and V̇O₂ peak changes were analyzed.
  • Bland-Altman analysis was used to assess agreement between CPET-derived V̇O₂ peak changes and those from estimation methods.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in V̇O₂ peak were observed with both CPET and DASI post-CR (p < 0.001).
  • The Chester step test demonstrated higher successful completion rates (80% at follow-up) compared to treadmill (67%) and cycle ergometer (46%) tests.
  • Acceptable mean bias was found for the step test, DASI, and cycle ergometer, but wide 95% limits of agreement (LoA) were noted for all estimation methods, indicating limitations in individual prediction.

Conclusions:

  • The Chester step test is a valid and safe method for assessing group-level mean changes in V̇O₂ peak in CR patients, with good test completion rates.
  • The DASI is also a valid and practical tool for evaluating group changes in V̇O₂ peak following CR.
  • Despite acceptable mean bias, the wide LoA for all tested methods restrict their utility for predicting individual V̇O₂ peak changes.