Key result
CPET evaluates pediatric functional capacity despite ongoing challenges with reference values, protocols, and equipment.
Why the study?
Pediatric cardiopulmonary exercise testing is informative but entails numerous challenges related to children's developmental characteristics, test conduction, and interpretation.
Pediatric CPET is a valuable tool for assessing functional capacity and disease severity, but requires specialized equipment, adapted protocols, and pediatric-specific reference values.
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Pediatric CPET informs diagnosis despite developmental challenges; leaves open standardized pediatric protocols and interpretation.
Byandova et al. (2026) conducted a review in Cardiopulmonary conditions and exercise capacity in children. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was evaluated. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is a valuable tool for assessing pediatric functional capacity, though challenges remain regarding reference values, standardized protocols, and equipment.
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