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Do cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters predict all-cause mortality or heart transplant in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Do cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters predict all-cause mortality or heart transplant in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters, including peak oxygen consumption and ventilatory efficiency, are independent predictors of mortality and heart transplant in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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May support CPET for risk stratification in HCM; extends prior associations but leaves open impact on management.
Coats et al. (2015) studied this question.
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