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A practical approach to Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: from functional evaluation to adapted exercise prescription
Daniel Neunhaeuserer1,2, Andreas B Gevaert3,4, Dominique Hansen5
1Sports and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
|July 15, 2026
Summary
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) offers valuable prognostic, diagnostic, and prescriptive insights for patients and athletes. This guide details its clinical implementation, interpretation, and integration into routine care for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sports Medicine
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) is recognized for its prognostic, diagnostic, and prescriptive value.
- Effective clinical implementation requires standardized protocols for interpretation and application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical guide for the clinical implementation, execution, and interpretation of CPET.
- To emphasize the importance of high-quality CPET for patients, healthy individuals, and athletes.
- To propose strategies for integrating CPET into routine care and overcoming adoption barriers.
Main Methods:
- A systematic approach to conducting and interpreting CPET data is outlined.
- Analysis includes aerobic capacity, ventilatory, cardiovascular, gas-exchange, and muscular-metabolic responses.
- Consideration of post-exercise recovery and novel parameters for clinical decision-making.
Main Results:
- High-quality CPET is crucial for accurate prognostic and diagnostic evaluations.
- Tailoring exercise prescription based on CPET findings can optimize patient and athlete training.
- Advancements in portable systems and integrated monitoring enhance accessibility and application.
Conclusions:
- Standardizing CPET implementation and interpretation is essential for its broader clinical utility.
- Addressing logistical challenges and resource constraints can improve CPET accessibility.
- CPET serves as a vital tool for personalized exercise prescription and clinical decision-making.
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