Why the study?
What is the role of exercise testing in the evaluation and management of heart failure?
Population
Patients with heart failure
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports peak VO2 for HF evaluation; leaves open prospective validation amid evolving therapies.
What is the role of exercise testing in the evaluation and management of heart failure?
Exercise testing, particularly peak oxygen consumption, remains a quintessential tool for evaluating symptomatic status, functional capacity, and prognosis in heart failure.
Wright et al. (1999) studied this question.
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