Do new multivariable equations improve the accuracy of determining exercise intensity domains in patients with cardiovascular disease compared to guideline-based methods?
New multivariable equations offer a more accurate alternative to guideline-based methods for prescribing exercise intensity in cardiovascular rehabilitation when CPET is unavailable.
The guideline-based exercise intensity domains for cardiovascular rehabilitation revealed inconsistencies and heterogeneity, which limits the currently used methods. New multivariable equations for patients with CVD were developed and demonstrated better accuracy, indicating that this methodology may be a valid alternative when CPET is unavailable.
Milani et al. (Sat,) studied this question.