Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPX) is a non-invasive, sensitive test to evaluate cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. CPET assesses functional capacity and exercise intolerance and plays a valuable role in diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Thoracic Society/American College of Chest Physicians (ATS/ACCP), American Heart Association (AHA), and European Respiratory Society […]
